Vukile Property FundNAM:VKN -1.74%69 Gross Margin % is 67.74% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 65.47. GuruFocus rates NAM:VKN with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of N$21.20 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 681 REITs companies, Vukile Property Fund ranks worse than 56.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vukile Property Fund's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NAM:VKN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 60.18 Med: 65.47 Max: 67.75
Current: 66.56
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vukile Property Fund was 67.75%. The lowest was 60.18%. And the median was 65.47%.
NAM:VKN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.98% of 681
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.62
vs NAM:VKN: 66.56
Vukile Property Fund had a gross margin of 67.74% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vukile Property Fund was 1.70% per year.
Vukile Property Fund (NAM:VKN) 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
Vukile Property Fund had a gross margin of 67.74% 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.
Vukile Property Fund Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vukile Property Fund Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vukile Property Fund'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 REIT - Retail subindustry, Vukile Property Fund'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.
Vukile Property Fund Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Vukile Property Fund's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vukile Property Fund'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.
Vukile Property Fund (NAM:VKN) has a Gross Margin % of 67.74% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vukile Property Fund and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 65.47. Over the past decade, Vukile Property Fund's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.18 to 67.75. According to the industry distribution chart, Vukile Property Fund ranks #388 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 57%.
Is Vukile Property Fund's Gross Margin % too high?
Vukile Property Fund's current Gross Margin % of 67.74% is near median its 10-year median of 65.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.18 to a high of 67.75. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Vukile Property Fund's value of 67.74% is 2.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vukile Property Fund ranks #388 out of 681 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Vukile Property Fund has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vukile Property Fund's Gross Margin % compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Vukile Property Fund ranks #388 out of 681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vukile Property Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.62. Vukile Property Fund's value of 67.74% is 2.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Vukile Property Fund's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.18 to 67.75 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.47 vs. the industry median of 69.62, Vukile Property Fund 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.62, based on 681 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. Vukile Property Fund's current Gross Margin % of 67.74% is 2.7% 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 Vukile Property Fund and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vukile Property Fund's current Gross Margin % is 67.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 65.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vukile Property Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vukile Property Fund (NAM:VKN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is N$21.20, compared to a current price of N$24.90 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 65.47 and 2.7% below the REITs industry median of 69.62. Vukile Property Fund'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 Vukile Property Fund (NAM:VKN), the current Gross Margin % is 67.74% 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 Vukile Property Fund (NAM:VKN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vukile Property Fund stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of N$24.90 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of N$21.20.
GuruFocus considers Vukile Property Fund to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAM:VKN:
Gross Margin %: 67.74% (near median its 10-year median of 65.47)
GF Value™: N$21.20 vs. price of N$24.90 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% below the REITs median (#388 of 681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAM:VKN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vukile Property Fund Ltd is a real estate company that owns property throughout South Africa. The company derives its revenue predominantly from property leases. Retail properties, particularly shopping malls, represent more than half of Vukile's property portfolio. Offices, industrial buildings, and sovereign properties are also its portfolio constituents. The majority of the company's tenants are large, listed national companies and franchises, with the remainder comprising government and midsize to large professional firms. The company's geographical segment includes South Africa and the Iberian Peninsula, which is further disaggregated into Spain and Portugal.
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