Ryder SystemMEX:R1 48 Gross Margin % is 19.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 20.18. GuruFocus rates MEX:R1 with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN2,593.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, Ryder System ranks worse than 76.74% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ryder System's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:R1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.79 Med: 20.18 Max: 22.79
Current: 20.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ryder System was 22.79%. The lowest was 14.79%. And the median was 20.18%.
MEX:R1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.74% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs MEX:R1: 20.27
Ryder System had a gross margin of 19.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ryder System was 3.70% per year.
Ryder System (MEX:R1) 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
Ryder System had a gross margin of 19.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Ryder System Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ryder System Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ryder System'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.
MEX:R1 vs UHAL, GATX, CAR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Rental & Leasing Services subindustry, Ryder System'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.
Ryder System Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Ryder System's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ryder System'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.
Ryder System (MEX:R1) has a Gross Margin % of 19.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ryder System and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.18. Over the past decade, Ryder System's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.79 to 22.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Ryder System ranks #772 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Ryder System's Gross Margin % too high?
Ryder System's current Gross Margin % of 19.31% is near median its 10-year median of 20.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.79 to a high of 22.79. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Ryder System's value of 19.31% is 44% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ryder System ranks #772 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ryder System has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ryder System's Gross Margin % compare to UHAL and GATX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Ryder System ranks #772 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ryder System in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Ryder System's value of 19.31% is 44% below this benchmark. Historically, Ryder System's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.79 to 22.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.18 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Ryder System 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 1,006 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. Ryder System's current Gross Margin % of 19.31% is 44% 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 Ryder System 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. Ryder System's current Gross Margin % is 19.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ryder System stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryder System (MEX:R1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,593.95, compared to a current price of MXN3,955.69 — trading 52.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.18 and 44% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Ryder System's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 10 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 Ryder System (MEX:R1), the current Gross Margin % is 19.31% 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 Ryder System (MEX:R1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ryder System stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,955.69 is trading 52.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,593.95.
GuruFocus considers Ryder System to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:R1:
Gross Margin %: 19.31% (near median its 10-year median of 20.18)
GF Value™: MXN2,593.95 vs. price of MXN3,955.69 (52.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44% below the Business Services median (#772 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:R1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ryder System Inc operates in three business segments: (1) Fleet Management Solutions which provides full-service leasing and leasing with flexible maintenance options, commercial rental and maintenance services of trucks, tractors and trailers to customers; (2) Supply Chain Solutions (SCS), which provides integrated logistics solutions, including distribution management, dedicated transportation, transportation management, brokerage, e-commerce, last mile, and professional services; and (3) Dedicated Transportation Solutions (DTS), which provides turnkey transportation solutions in the U.S., including dedicated vehicles, professional drivers, management, and administrative support.
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