Malta International AirportMAL:MIA 100 Gross Margin % is 68.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 74.45. GuruFocus rates MAL:MIA with a GF Score™ of 100/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.02 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Malta International Airport ranks better than 95.03% on this metric.
Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) 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
Malta International Airport had a gross margin of 68.67% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Malta International Airport Gross Margin % Related Terms
Malta International Airport 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.
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Malta International Airport'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.
Malta International Airport Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Malta International Airport's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Malta International Airport'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.
Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) has a Gross Margin % of 68.67% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Malta International Airport and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 74.45. Over the past decade, Malta International Airport's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.65 to 79.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #49 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Malta International Airport's Gross Margin % too high?
Malta International Airport's current Gross Margin % of 68.67% is near median its 10-year median of 74.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.65 to a high of 79.08. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Malta International Airport's value of 68.67% is 236.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #49 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Malta International Airport has a GF Score™ of 100/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Malta International Airport's Gross Margin % compare to JOBY and CAAP?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Malta International Airport ranks #49 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Malta International Airport in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Malta International Airport's value of 68.67% is 236.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Malta International Airport's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.65 to 79.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 74.45 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Malta International Airport 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Malta International Airport's current Gross Margin % of 68.67% is 236.3% 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 Malta International Airport and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Malta International Airport's current Gross Margin % is 68.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 74.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Malta International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.02, compared to a current price of €6.20 — trading 22.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 74.45 and 236.3% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Malta International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 100/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA), the current Gross Margin % is 68.67% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Malta International Airport (MAL:MIA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Malta International Airport stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.20 is trading 22.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.02.
GuruFocus considers Malta International Airport to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MIA:
Gross Margin %: 68.67% (near median its 10-year median of 74.45)
GF Value™: €8.02 vs. price of €6.20 (22.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 236.3% above the Transportation median (#49 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MIA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Malta International Airport PLC develops, operates, and manages Malta International Airport. Its segments include the Airport Segment, which provides services such as revenue from airport-regulated fees, aviation concessions, and persons with reduced mobility and their associated costs. This segment also includes the operations and maintenance of the terminal, runways, taxiways and aircraft parks. The Retail and Property Segment includes the operations of the various retail outlets within the airport perimeter, advertising sites and rental of offices, warehouses and income from the running of the VIP lounges. Income and costs from Airport Parking Limited, Sky Parks Business Centre Limited and Sky Parks Development Limited are also allocated within the Retail and Property Segment.
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