Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) 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
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) had a gross margin of 88.75% 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.
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Gross Margin % Chart
KUW:MASHAER vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'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.
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'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.
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) has a Gross Margin % of 88.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 80.90. Over the past decade, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.30 to 87.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) ranks #125 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 7.6%.
Is Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s current Gross Margin % of 88.75% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 80.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.30 to a high of 87.17. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s value of 88.75% is 139.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) ranks #125 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) ranks #125 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s value of 88.75% is 139.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.30 to 87.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.90 vs. the industry median of 37.00, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) 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 37.00, based on 1,642 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. Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s current Gross Margin % of 88.75% is 139.9% 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 Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s current Gross Margin % is 88.75%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 80.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.09, compared to a current price of KWD0.12 — trading 31.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.75%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 80.90 and 139.9% above the Real Estate industry median of 37.00. Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public)'s overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER), the current Gross Margin % is 88.75% 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 Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) (KUW:MASHAER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.12 is trading 31.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.09.
GuruFocus considers Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:MASHAER:
Gross Margin %: 88.75% (10% above median its 10-year median of 80.90)
GF Value™: KWD0.09 vs. price of KWD0.12 (31.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139.9% above the Real Estate median (#125 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:MASHAER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) Business Description
Mashaer Holding Co (KSC Public) is principally engaged in managing real estate projects. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following business segments: Real estate activities, Hajj and Umrah services, and Investment activities. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Real estate activities segment, which represents its investments in real estate properties either by way of purchase, sale, development, and renting of residential and commercial properties (including land and land development) in various geographical locations. The Hajj and Umrah services segment, which is involved in providing ticketing, travel, and logistic services relating to Hajj and Umrah. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from Kuwait.
25GF Score
Get the complete analysis for KUW:MASHAER
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
KUW:MASHAER has been successfully added to your 
