Iniziative Bresciane SpAMIL:IB +1.56%73 Gross Margin % is 66.55% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% above its 10-year median of 41.05. GuruFocus rates MIL:IB with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Iniziative Bresciane SpA ranks better than 79.65% 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
Iniziative Bresciane SpA had a gross margin of 66.55% 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.
Iniziative Bresciane SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Iniziative Bresciane 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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Iniziative Bresciane 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.
Iniziative Bresciane SpA Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Iniziative Bresciane SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Iniziative Bresciane 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.
Iniziative Bresciane SpA (MIL:IB) has a Gross Margin % of 66.55% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Iniziative Bresciane SpA and its competitors. This is 62% above median its historical median of 41.05. Over the past decade, Iniziative Bresciane SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.74 to 60.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Iniziative Bresciane SpA ranks #82 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Iniziative Bresciane SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Iniziative Bresciane SpA's current Gross Margin % of 66.55% is 62% above median its 10-year median of 41.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.74 to a high of 60.13. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Iniziative Bresciane SpA's value of 66.55% is 112.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Iniziative Bresciane SpA ranks #82 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Iniziative Bresciane SpA has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Iniziative Bresciane SpA's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Iniziative Bresciane SpA ranks #82 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Iniziative Bresciane SpA in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Iniziative Bresciane SpA's value of 66.55% is 112.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Iniziative Bresciane SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.74 to 60.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.05 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Iniziative Bresciane 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Iniziative Bresciane SpA's current Gross Margin % of 66.55% is 112.3% 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 Iniziative Bresciane SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Iniziative Bresciane SpA's current Gross Margin % is 66.55%, which is 62% above median its own 10-year median of 41.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Iniziative Bresciane SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iniziative Bresciane SpA (MIL:IB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.98, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 30.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.55%, which is 62% above median its 10-year median of 41.05 and 112.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Iniziative Bresciane SpA's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Iniziative Bresciane SpA (MIL:IB), the current Gross Margin % is 66.55% 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 Iniziative Bresciane SpA (MIL:IB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Iniziative Bresciane SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 30.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.98.
GuruFocus considers Iniziative Bresciane SpA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIL:IB:
Gross Margin %: 66.55% (62% above median its 10-year median of 41.05)
GF Value™: €13.98 vs. price of €9.75 (30.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 112.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#82 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:IB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Iniziative Bresciane SpA is an engineering and construction company. The company design, constructs and operates small and medium-sized hydroelectric plants. The company operates in Italy and its hydroelectric plants are mainly located in the provinces of Brescia, Bergamo, and Cremona.
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