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Maxus Realty TrustMRTI 69 Gross Margin % is 86.57% as of Jun. 2025, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 86.91. GuruFocus rates MRTI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $314.25 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 670 REITs companies, Maxus Realty Trust ranks better than 80.45% 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
Maxus Realty Trust had a gross margin of 86.57% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Maxus Realty Trust Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maxus Realty Trust Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Maxus Realty Trust'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.
MRTI vs ELME, CLPR, BHM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Maxus Realty Trust'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.
Maxus Realty Trust Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Maxus Realty Trust's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maxus Realty Trust'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.
Maxus Realty Trust (MRTI) has a Gross Margin % of 86.57% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maxus Realty Trust and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 86.91. Over the past decade, Maxus Realty Trust's Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.03 to 87.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Maxus Realty Trust ranks #131 out of 670 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Maxus Realty Trust's Gross Margin % too high?
Maxus Realty Trust's current Gross Margin % of 86.57% is near median its 10-year median of 86.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 86.03 to a high of 87.79. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Maxus Realty Trust's value of 86.57% is 24.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maxus Realty Trust ranks #131 out of 670 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Maxus Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maxus Realty Trust's Gross Margin % compare to ELME and CLPR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Maxus Realty Trust ranks #131 out of 670 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maxus Realty Trust in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Maxus Realty Trust's value of 86.57% is 24.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Maxus Realty Trust's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 86.03 to 87.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 86.91 vs. the industry median of 69.71, Maxus Realty Trust 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 670 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. Maxus Realty Trust's current Gross Margin % of 86.57% is 24.2% 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 Maxus Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maxus Realty Trust's current Gross Margin % is 86.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 86.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maxus Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxus Realty Trust (MRTI) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $314.25, compared to a current price of $78.00 — trading 75.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 86.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 86.91 and 24.2% above the REITs industry median of 69.71. Maxus Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Maxus Realty Trust (MRTI), the current Gross Margin % is 86.57% as of Jun. 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 Maxus Realty Trust (MRTI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maxus Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $78.00 is trading 75.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $314.25.
GuruFocus considers Maxus Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MRTI:
Gross Margin %: 86.57% (near median its 10-year median of 86.91)
GF Value™: $314.25 vs. price of $78.00 (75.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.2% above the REITs median (#131 of 670)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MRTI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maxus Realty Trust Inc is a self-administered and self-managed real estate investment trust. The trust's purpose is to acquire interests in income-producing real properties, mainly multifamily apartment communities. It has one reportable segment as substantially all of its assets are comprised of multifamily apartment communities.
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