Quants Research Institute Holdings (OTCPK:MAARF) 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
Quants Research Institute Holdings had a gross margin of 60.80% 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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Quants Research Institute Holdings 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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings Gross Margin % Chart
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Quants Research Institute Holdings'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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Quants Research Institute Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quants Research Institute Holdings'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.
Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Quants Research Institute Holdings and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 74.41. Over the past decade, Quants Research Institute Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.80 to 79.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #244 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 39.4%.
Is Quants Research Institute Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Quants Research Institute Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 60.80% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 74.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.80 to a high of 79.84. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Quants Research Institute Holdings' value of 60.80% is 22.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #244 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Quants Research Institute Holdings has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quants Research Institute Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Quants Research Institute Holdings ranks #244 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Quants Research Institute Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Quants Research Institute Holdings' value of 60.80% is 22.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Quants Research Institute Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.80 to 79.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.41 vs. the industry median of 49.63, Quants Research Institute Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 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. Quants Research Institute Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 60.80% is 22.5% 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quants Research Institute Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 60.80%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 74.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quants Research Institute Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.38, compared to a current price of $8.46 — trading 73% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.80%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 74.41 and 22.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. Quants Research Institute Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.80% 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 Quants Research Institute Holdings (MAARF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quants Research Institute Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $8.46 is trading 73% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.38.
Key valuation signals for MAARF:
Gross Margin %: 60.80% (18% below median its 10-year median of 74.41)
GF Value™: $31.38 vs. price of $8.46 (73% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% above the Capital Markets median (#244 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAARF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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