MaltaPostMAL:MTP 60 Gross Margin % is 51.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 53.97. GuruFocus rates MAL:MTP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.50 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, MaltaPost ranks better than 89.14% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MaltaPost's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12.38 Mil. MaltaPost's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €23.97 Mil. Therefore, MaltaPost's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.64%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MaltaPost's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MAL:MTP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.07 Med: 53.97 Max: 62.75
Current: 54.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MaltaPost was 62.75%. The lowest was 49.07%. And the median was 53.97%.
MAL:MTP's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.14% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs MAL:MTP: 54.04
MaltaPost had a gross margin of 51.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MaltaPost was 1.50% per year.
MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) 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
MaltaPost had a gross margin of 51.64% 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.
MaltaPost Gross Margin % Related Terms
MaltaPost Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MaltaPost'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.
MAL:MTP vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, MaltaPost'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.
MaltaPost Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, MaltaPost's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MaltaPost'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.
MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) has a Gross Margin % of 51.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MaltaPost and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.97. Over the past decade, MaltaPost's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.07 to 62.75. According to the industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #107 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is MaltaPost's Gross Margin % too high?
MaltaPost's current Gross Margin % of 51.64% is near median its 10-year median of 53.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.07 to a high of 62.75. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. MaltaPost's value of 51.64% is 152.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #107 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MaltaPost has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MaltaPost's Gross Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, MaltaPost ranks #107 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MaltaPost in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. MaltaPost's value of 51.64% is 152.9% above this benchmark. Historically, MaltaPost's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.07 to 62.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.97 vs. the industry median of 20.42, MaltaPost 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. MaltaPost's current Gross Margin % of 51.64% is 152.9% 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 MaltaPost 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. MaltaPost's current Gross Margin % is 51.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MaltaPost stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.50, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.97 and 152.9% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. MaltaPost's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP), the current Gross Margin % is 51.64% 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 MaltaPost (MAL:MTP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MaltaPost stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.50.
GuruFocus considers MaltaPost to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:MTP:
Gross Margin %: 51.64% (near median its 10-year median of 53.97)
GF Value™: €0.50 vs. price of €0.50 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.9% above the Transportation median (#107 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:MTP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MaltaPost PLC is a postal services company. It is the sole universal service provider of postal service in the Maltese islands. The company mainly collects and delivers mail to every address on the island, and operates through a comprehensive retail network of outlets. Mainstream sources of business include Postal, Philatelic, Insurance Commission, and Other. Geographically, it earns revenue through its postal and related services from the International cross-border and the Malta market.
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