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Kuwait Real Estate CoKUW:KRE -0.58%61 Gross Margin % is 48.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 68.25. GuruFocus rates KUW:KRE with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of KWD0.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Kuwait Real Estate Co ranks better than 68% on this metric.
KUW:KRE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.94
vs KUW:KRE: 54.15
Kuwait Real Estate Co had a gross margin of 48.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kuwait Real Estate Co was -6.50% per year.
Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Kuwait Real Estate Co had a gross margin of 48.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Kuwait Real Estate Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kuwait Real Estate Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kuwait Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
KUW:KRE vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Kuwait Real Estate Co's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Kuwait Real Estate Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Kuwait Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE) has a Gross Margin % of 48.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Real Estate Co and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 68.25. Over the past decade, Kuwait Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.54 to 87.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Real Estate Co ranks #526 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Kuwait Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Kuwait Real Estate Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.29% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 68.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.54 to a high of 87.27. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Kuwait Real Estate Co's value of 48.29% is 30.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Real Estate Co ranks #526 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Real Estate Co has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Real Estate Co's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Kuwait Real Estate Co ranks #526 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Kuwait Real Estate Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Kuwait Real Estate Co's value of 48.29% is 30.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Kuwait Real Estate Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.54 to 87.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.25 vs. the industry median of 36.94, Kuwait Real Estate Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.94, based on 1,644 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kuwait Real Estate Co's current Gross Margin % of 48.29% is 30.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kuwait Real Estate Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Real Estate Co's current Gross Margin % is 48.29%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 68.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Real Estate Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.33, compared to a current price of KWD0.34 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.29%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 68.25 and 30.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.94. Kuwait Real Estate Co's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE), the current Gross Margin % is 48.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Kuwait Real Estate Co (KUW:KRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Real Estate Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.34 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.33.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Real Estate Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:KRE:
Gross Margin %: 48.29% (29% below median its 10-year median of 68.25)
GF Value™: KWD0.33 vs. price of KWD0.34 (3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.7% above the Real Estate median (#526 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:KRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Real Estate Co is a Kuwait-based shareholding company that operates in the real estate sector. Its portfolio consists of notable projects in the premium residential, integrated corporate housing, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The group is engaged in dealing with a range of real estate activities, including the sale, purchase, renting out, and leasing of lands and real estate properties, erecting buildings, preparing and implementing studies of private and public real estate projects. It has three operating segments: real estate, investment, and services. The real estate segment contributes to the majority of the revenue. Its geographical segments are Kuwait, Other MENA Countries, the United States, Europe, and other countries.
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