Manolete PartnersMANOF 79 Gross Margin % is 31.10% as of Sep. 2025, which is 42% below its 10-year median of 53.20. GuruFocus rates MANOF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.35 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Manolete Partners ranks better than 50.55% 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
Manolete Partners had a gross margin of 31.10% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Manolete Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
Manolete Partners Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Manolete Partners'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.
MANOF vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Manolete Partners'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.
Manolete Partners Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Manolete Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Manolete Partners'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.
Manolete Partners (MANOF) has a Gross Margin % of 31.10% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Manolete Partners and its competitors. This is 42% below median its historical median of 53.20. Over the past decade, Manolete Partners' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 78.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Manolete Partners ranks #498 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Manolete Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
Manolete Partners' current Gross Margin % of 31.10% is 42% below median its 10-year median of 53.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.69 to a high of 78.90. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Manolete Partners' value of 31.10% is 9.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Manolete Partners ranks #498 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Manolete Partners has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Manolete Partners' Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Manolete Partners ranks #498 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Manolete Partners in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Manolete Partners' value of 31.10% is 9.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Manolete Partners' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 78.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.20 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Manolete Partners has consistently been below 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. Manolete Partners's current Gross Margin % of 31.10% is 9.8% below 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 Manolete Partners and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Manolete Partners's current Gross Margin % is 31.10%, which is 42% below median its own 10-year median of 53.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Manolete Partners stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manolete Partners (MANOF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.35, compared to a current price of $0.48 — trading 79.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.10%, which is 42% below median its 10-year median of 53.20 and 9.8% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Manolete Partners' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Manolete Partners (MANOF), the current Gross Margin % is 31.10% as of Sep. 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 Manolete Partners (MANOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Manolete Partners stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.48 is trading 79.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.35.
GuruFocus considers Manolete Partners to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MANOF:
Gross Margin %: 31.10% (42% below median its 10-year median of 53.20)
GF Value™: $2.35 vs. price of $0.48 (79.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.8% below the Business Services median (#498 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MANOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Manolete Partners PLC is a United Kingdom-based company. The principal activity of the company is the acquisition and funding of insolvency litigation.
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