Maui Land & Pineapple CoMLP +0.62%65 Gross Margin % is 13.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 68% below its 10-year median of 41.57. GuruFocus rates MLP with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.84 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Maui Land & Pineapple Co ranks worse than 65.09% on this metric.
MLP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.09% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs MLP: 26.70
Maui Land & Pineapple Co had a gross margin of 13.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Maui Land & Pineapple Co was -9.60% per year.
Maui Land & Pineapple Co (NYSE:MLP) 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
Maui Land & Pineapple Co had a gross margin of 13.36% 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.
Maui Land & Pineapple Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maui Land & Pineapple Co 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 Real Estate Services subindustry, Maui Land & Pineapple Co'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.
Maui Land & Pineapple Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Maui Land & Pineapple Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maui Land & Pineapple Co'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.
Maui Land & Pineapple Co (MLP) has a Gross Margin % of 13.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maui Land & Pineapple Co and its competitors. This is 68% below median its historical median of 41.57. Over the past decade, Maui Land & Pineapple Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.94 to 71.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Maui Land & Pineapple Co ranks #1070 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Maui Land & Pineapple Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Maui Land & Pineapple Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.36% is 68% below median its 10-year median of 41.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.94 to a high of 71.40. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Maui Land & Pineapple Co's value of 13.36% is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maui Land & Pineapple Co ranks #1070 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Maui Land & Pineapple Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maui Land & Pineapple Co's Gross Margin % compare to TCI and RMR?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Maui Land & Pineapple Co ranks #1070 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maui Land & Pineapple Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Maui Land & Pineapple Co's value of 13.36% is 63.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Maui Land & Pineapple Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.94 to 71.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.57 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Maui Land & Pineapple Co 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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. Maui Land & Pineapple Co's current Gross Margin % of 13.36% is 63.9% 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 Maui Land & Pineapple Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maui Land & Pineapple Co's current Gross Margin % is 13.36%, which is 68% below median its own 10-year median of 41.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maui Land & Pineapple Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maui Land & Pineapple Co (MLP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.84, compared to a current price of $17.84 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.36%, which is 68% below median its 10-year median of 41.57 and 63.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Maui Land & Pineapple Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Maui Land & Pineapple Co (MLP), the current Gross Margin % is 13.36% 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 Maui Land & Pineapple Co (MLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maui Land & Pineapple Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.84 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.84.
GuruFocus considers Maui Land & Pineapple Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MLP:
Gross Margin %: 13.36% (68% below median its 10-year median of 41.57)
GF Value™: $24.84 vs. price of $17.84 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% below the Real Estate median (#1070 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maui Land & Pineapple Co Inc is a landholding and operating parent company that owns land and commercial property on the island of Maui, Hawaii. The Company puts its assets into productive use by planning, managing, developing, and selling residential, resort, commercial, agricultural, and industrial real estate. Its segments include land development and sales, which cover land planning, entitlement, development, construction, and sales of land assets; leasing, which generates revenue from real property leasing, license fees and royalties, and includes maintenance of real estate assets, conservation activities, and management of water systems in West and Upcountry Maui; and resort amenities, which include a membership program offering benefits within the Kapalua Resort.
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