What is New England Realty Associates LP Gross Margin %?
New England Realty Associates LPNEN 64 Gross Margin % is 68.25% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 66.88. GuruFocus rates NEN with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $91.46 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, New England Realty Associates LP ranks better than 77.19% on this metric.
New England Realty Associates LP (AMEX:NEN) 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
New England Realty Associates LP had a gross margin of 68.25% 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.
New England Realty Associates LP Gross Margin % Related Terms
New England Realty Associates LP 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.
New England Realty Associates LP Gross Margin % Chart
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, New England Realty Associates LP'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.
New England Realty Associates LP Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, New England Realty Associates LP's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where New England Realty Associates LP'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.
New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) has a Gross Margin % of 68.25% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on New England Realty Associates LP and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.88. Over the past decade, New England Realty Associates LP's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.73 to 67.98. According to the industry distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #375 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is New England Realty Associates LP's Gross Margin % too high?
New England Realty Associates LP's current Gross Margin % of 68.25% is near median its 10-year median of 66.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.73 to a high of 67.98. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. New England Realty Associates LP's value of 68.25% is 84.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #375 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, New England Realty Associates LP has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does New England Realty Associates LP's Gross Margin % compare to RMAX and ARL?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, New England Realty Associates LP ranks #375 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places New England Realty Associates LP in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. New England Realty Associates LP's value of 68.25% is 84.7% above this benchmark. Historically, New England Realty Associates LP's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.73 to 67.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.88 vs. the industry median of 36.96, New England Realty Associates LP 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. New England Realty Associates LP's current Gross Margin % of 68.25% is 84.7% 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 New England Realty Associates LP 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. New England Realty Associates LP's current Gross Margin % is 68.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is New England Realty Associates LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $91.46, compared to a current price of $59.55 — trading 34.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.88 and 84.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. New England Realty Associates LP's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 New England Realty Associates LP (NEN), the current Gross Margin % is 68.25% 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 New England Realty Associates LP (NEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, New England Realty Associates LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $59.55 is trading 34.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $91.46.
GuruFocus considers New England Realty Associates LP to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NEN:
Gross Margin %: 68.25% (near median its 10-year median of 66.88)
GF Value™: $91.46 vs. price of $59.55 (34.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.7% above the Real Estate median (#375 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
New England Realty Associates LP Business Description
New England Realty Associates LP is engaged in the business of acquiring, developing, holding for investment, operating, and selling real estate. The Partnership owns and operates various residential apartments, condominium units, and commercial properties located in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. The company generates revenue from rental income from residential and commercial properties recognized over the term of the related lease. The long-term goals of the Partnership are to manage, rent, and improve its properties and to acquire additional properties with income and capital appreciation potential as suitable opportunities arise.
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