MITIE GroupMITFF +1.48%89 Gross Margin % is 12.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 11.41. GuruFocus rates MITFF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.09 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, MITIE Group ranks worse than 90.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MITIE Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MITFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.82 Med: 11.41 Max: 13.5
Current: 11.68
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MITIE Group was 13.50%. The lowest was 10.82%. And the median was 11.41%.
MITFF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.17% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs MITFF: 11.68
MITIE Group had a gross margin of 12.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MITIE Group was 0.60% per year.
MITIE Group (OTCPK:MITFF) 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
MITIE Group had a gross margin of 12.42% 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.
MITIE Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
MITIE Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MITIE 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.
MITFF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, MITIE 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.
MITIE Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, MITIE Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MITIE 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.
MITIE Group (MITFF) has a Gross Margin % of 12.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MITIE Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.41. Over the past decade, MITIE Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.82 to 13.50. According to the industry distribution chart, MITIE Group ranks #908 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is MITIE Group's Gross Margin % too high?
MITIE Group's current Gross Margin % of 12.42% is near median its 10-year median of 11.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.82 to a high of 13.50. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. MITIE Group's value of 12.42% is 64% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MITIE Group ranks #908 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, MITIE Group has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MITIE Group's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, MITIE Group ranks #908 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MITIE Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. MITIE Group's value of 12.42% is 64% below this benchmark. Historically, MITIE Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.82 to 13.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.41 vs. the industry median of 34.46, MITIE 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. MITIE Group's current Gross Margin % of 12.42% is 64% 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 MITIE Group 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. MITIE Group's current Gross Margin % is 12.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MITIE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MITIE Group (MITFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.09, compared to a current price of $2.06 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.41 and 64% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. MITIE Group's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 MITIE Group (MITFF), the current Gross Margin % is 12.42% 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 MITIE Group (MITFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MITIE Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.06 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.09.
GuruFocus considers MITIE Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MITFF:
Gross Margin %: 12.42% (near median its 10-year median of 11.41)
GF Value™: $2.09 vs. price of $2.06 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64% below the Business Services median (#908 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MITFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MITIE Group PLC provides strategic outsourcing services. The company delivers Facilities Management, Facilities Transformation and Facilities Compliance services. It operates in two segments namely Business Services segment provides security and hygiene services across public and private sector contracts, including expertise in Central Government and Immigration & Justice, and Technical Services provides engineering facilities management services for buildings and critical assets, including for the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and in Healthcare, Local Government & Education. The division also delivers Facilities Transformation projects in high-growth areas including buildings infrastructure, decarbonisation technologies, data centres and power & grid connections.
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