Masterbeef GroupMB -1.25%14 Gross Margin % is 31.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 33.97. GuruFocus rates MB with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 359 Restaurants companies, Masterbeef Group ranks worse than 72.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Masterbeef Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.98 Med: 33.97 Max: 36.31
Current: 30.98
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Masterbeef Group was 36.31%. The lowest was 30.98%. And the median was 33.97%.
MB's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.7% of 359
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs MB: 30.98
Masterbeef Group had a gross margin of 31.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Masterbeef Group was 0.00% per year.
Masterbeef Group (NAS:MB) 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
Masterbeef Group had a gross margin of 31.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Masterbeef Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Masterbeef Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Masterbeef Group'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.
For the Restaurants subindustry, Masterbeef Group'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.
Masterbeef Group Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Masterbeef Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Masterbeef Group'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.
Masterbeef Group (MB) has a Gross Margin % of 31.34% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Masterbeef Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.97. Over the past decade, Masterbeef Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.98 to 36.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Masterbeef Group ranks #261 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is Masterbeef Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Masterbeef Group's current Gross Margin % of 31.34% is near median its 10-year median of 33.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.98 to a high of 36.31. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Masterbeef Group's value of 31.34% is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Masterbeef Group ranks #261 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Masterbeef Group has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Masterbeef Group's Gross Margin % compare to HCHL and RRGB?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Masterbeef Group ranks #261 out of 359 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Masterbeef Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Masterbeef Group's value of 31.34% is 31.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Masterbeef Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.98 to 36.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.97 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Masterbeef Group 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 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. Masterbeef Group's current Gross Margin % of 31.34% is 31.4% 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 Masterbeef Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Masterbeef Group's current Gross Margin % is 31.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Masterbeef Group stock overvalued right now?
Masterbeef Group (MB) has a current Gross Margin % of 31.34%. The current Gross Margin % is 31.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.97 and 31.4% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Masterbeef Group's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Masterbeef Group (MB), the current Gross Margin % is 31.34% 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.
Masterbeef Group is a full-service restaurant group in Hong Kong, specializing in Taiwanese hotpot and Taiwanese barbecue. The company operates restaurant outlets under the Master Beef and Anping Grill brands. The company operates under a single operating segment, that is, the catering service. Geographically, the company generates all of its revenue from Hong Kong.
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