Franchi Umberto Marmi SpAMIL:FUM 68 Gross Margin % is 49.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 58.02. GuruFocus rates MIL:FUM with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA ranks better than 90.17% 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
Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA had a gross margin of 49.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MIL:FUM vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA'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.
Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA'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.
Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA (MIL:FUM) has a Gross Margin % of 49.88% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 58.02. Over the past decade, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.03 to 61.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA ranks #169 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's current Gross Margin % of 49.88% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 58.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.03 to a high of 61.20. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's value of 49.88% is 140.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA ranks #169 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA ranks #169 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's value of 49.88% is 140.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.03 to 61.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.02 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's current Gross Margin % of 49.88% is 140.8% 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 Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's current Gross Margin % is 49.88%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 58.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA (MIL:FUM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.61, compared to a current price of €3.53 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.88%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 58.02 and 140.8% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 6 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 Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA (MIL:FUM), the current Gross Margin % is 49.88% 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.
Is Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA (MIL:FUM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.53 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.61.
GuruFocus considers Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FUM:
Gross Margin %: 49.88% (14% below median its 10-year median of 58.02)
GF Value™: €5.61 vs. price of €3.53 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 140.8% above the Construction median (#169 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FUM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franchi Umberto Marmi SpA is engaged in the manufacturing, cutting, and shaping of stones, tiles, marbles, granite and other stones. The products of the company are used in the construction industry.
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