Marr SpAMIL:MARR -0.61%66 Gross Margin % is 20.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 21.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:MARR with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Marr SpA ranks worse than 60.4% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Marr SpA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €87 Mil. Marr SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €417 Mil. Therefore, Marr SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.88%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marr SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:MARR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.74 Med: 21.29 Max: 22.03
Current: 21.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marr SpA was 22.03%. The lowest was 19.74%. And the median was 21.29%.
MIL:MARR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.4% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs MIL:MARR: 21.57
Marr SpA had a gross margin of 20.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marr SpA was 1.20% per year.
Marr SpA (MIL:MARR) 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
Marr SpA had a gross margin of 20.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Marr SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marr SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marr SpA'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.
MIL:MARR vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Marr 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.
Marr SpA Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Marr SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marr 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.
Marr SpA (MIL:MARR) has a Gross Margin % of 20.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marr SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.29. Over the past decade, Marr SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.74 to 22.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Marr SpA ranks #183 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 60.4%.
Is Marr SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Marr SpA's current Gross Margin % of 20.88% is near median its 10-year median of 21.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.74 to a high of 22.03. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Marr SpA's value of 20.88% is 13.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marr SpA ranks #183 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marr SpA has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marr SpA's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Marr SpA ranks #183 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marr SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Marr SpA's value of 20.88% is 13.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Marr SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.74 to 22.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.29 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Marr SpA 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Marr SpA's current Gross Margin % of 20.88% is 13.3% 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 Marr SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marr SpA's current Gross Margin % is 20.88%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marr SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marr SpA (MIL:MARR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.33, compared to a current price of €6.56 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.88%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.29 and 13.3% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Marr SpA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 Marr SpA (MIL:MARR), the current Gross Margin % is 20.88% 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 Marr SpA (MIL:MARR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marr SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.56 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.33.
GuruFocus considers Marr SpA to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:MARR:
Gross Margin %: 20.88% (near median its 10-year median of 21.29)
GF Value™: €11.33 vs. price of €6.56 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.3% below the Retail - Defensive median (#183 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:MARR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marr SpA is an Italian distributor of frozen and fresh products to the non-domestic catering sector. The company's products consist of seafood, meat, grocery, fruits and vegetables, and kitchen equipment, as well as private label products. Marr operates through a network of sales agents, `distribution centers, stocking platforms, and logistics. The group categorizes the customers as the street market, which includes restaurants and hotels not belonging to groups or chains; the national account, which contains operators of chains and groups and canteens, and the wholesale category. Marr generates more than half of its revenue from street market customers. Geographically, it operates in Italy, European Union, and Extra-EU Countries, of which the company derives maximum revenue from Italy.
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