Melcor DevelopmentsMODVF 79 Gross Margin % is 48.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 45.22. GuruFocus rates MODVF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.42 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Melcor Developments ranks better than 59.49% 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
Melcor Developments had a gross margin of 48.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
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Melcor Developments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Melcor Developments'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.
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Melcor Developments'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.
Melcor Developments Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Melcor Developments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melcor Developments'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.
Melcor Developments (MODVF) has a Gross Margin % of 48.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Melcor Developments and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.22. Over the past decade, Melcor Developments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.30 to 48.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Melcor Developments ranks #666 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 40.5%.
Is Melcor Developments' Gross Margin % too high?
Melcor Developments' current Gross Margin % of 48.13% is near median its 10-year median of 45.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.30 to a high of 48.92. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Melcor Developments' value of 48.13% is 30.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melcor Developments ranks #666 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Melcor Developments has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melcor Developments' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Melcor Developments ranks #666 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Melcor Developments in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Melcor Developments' value of 48.13% is 30.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Melcor Developments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.30 to 48.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.22 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Melcor Developments 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 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. Melcor Developments's current Gross Margin % of 48.13% is 30.2% 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 Melcor Developments 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. Melcor Developments's current Gross Margin % is 48.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melcor Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melcor Developments (MODVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.42, compared to a current price of $13.05 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.22 and 30.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Melcor Developments' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Melcor Developments (MODVF), the current Gross Margin % is 48.13% 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 Melcor Developments (MODVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melcor Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.05 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.42.
GuruFocus considers Melcor Developments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MODVF:
Gross Margin %: 48.13% (near median its 10-year median of 45.22)
GF Value™: $11.42 vs. price of $13.05 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% above the Real Estate median (#666 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MODVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melcor Developments Ltd is a real estate development company. It develops and manages mixed-use residential communities, business and industrial parks, office buildings, retail commercial centers, and golf courses. Its divisions includes Land: acquires raw land and plans residential communities and commercial developments, Properties: owns and operates a portfolio of commercial and residential properties and development of commercial properties, Golf: owning and operating championship golf courses associated with residential communities, Corporate: orchestrates strategic planning, financial governance, risk mitigation guiding the organization through dynamic market shifts towards sustained and adaptive success.
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