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Trident EstatesMAL:TRI 89 Gross Margin % is 97.62% as of Jan. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 88.69. GuruFocus rates MAL:TRI with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.61 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,645 Real Estate companies, Trident Estates ranks better than 93.92% on this metric.
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
Trident Estates had a gross margin of 97.62% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Trident Estates Gross Margin % Related Terms
Trident Estates Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trident Estates'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:TRI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Trident Estates'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.
Trident Estates Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Trident Estates's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trident Estates'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.
Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) has a Gross Margin % of 97.62% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Trident Estates and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 88.69. Over the past decade, Trident Estates' Gross Margin % has ranged from 82.02 to 90.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #100 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is Trident Estates' Gross Margin % too high?
Trident Estates' current Gross Margin % of 97.62% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 88.69. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.02 to a high of 90.08. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Trident Estates' value of 97.62% is 164% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #100 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trident Estates has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trident Estates' Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Trident Estates ranks #100 out of 1645 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Trident Estates in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Trident Estates' value of 97.62% is 164% above this benchmark. Historically, Trident Estates' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 82.02 to 90.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 88.69 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Trident Estates 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 36.98, based on 1,645 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. Trident Estates's current Gross Margin % of 97.62% is 164% 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 Trident Estates and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trident Estates's current Gross Margin % is 97.62%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 88.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trident Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.61, compared to a current price of €1.14 — trading 29.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 97.62%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 88.69 and 164% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Trident Estates' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 4 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI), the current Gross Margin % is 97.62% as of Jan. 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 Trident Estates (MAL:TRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trident Estates stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.14 is trading 29.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.61.
GuruFocus considers Trident Estates to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:TRI:
Gross Margin %: 97.62% (10% above median its 10-year median of 88.69)
GF Value™: €1.61 vs. price of €1.14 (29.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 164% above the Real Estate median (#100 of 1645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:TRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trident Estates PLC is a property investment company that owns and manages properties for rental and investment purposes. Its property portfolio includes Trident House, Paceville Premises (Burger King), South Street, Valletta (Pizza Hut), and other properties. All of the Group's and Company's revenue is generated in Malta and is derived solely from rental income from leased properties.
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