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Mercantile VenturesNSE:MERCANTILE -1.80%63 Gross Margin % is 66.03% as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 70.50. GuruFocus rates NSE:MERCANTILE with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹37.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,640 Real Estate companies, Mercantile Ventures ranks better than 75.98% on this metric.
Mercantile Ventures Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mercantile Ventures's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NSE:MERCANTILE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 61.59 Med: 70.5 Max: 76.35
Current: 63.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mercantile Ventures was 76.35%. The lowest was 61.59%. And the median was 70.50%.
NSE:MERCANTILE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.98% of 1640
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.285
vs NSE:MERCANTILE: 63.32
Mercantile Ventures had a gross margin of 66.03% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mercantile Ventures was -4.60% per year.
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
Mercantile Ventures had a gross margin of 66.03% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Mercantile Ventures Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mercantile Ventures Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mercantile Ventures'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 Services subindustry, Mercantile Ventures'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.
Mercantile Ventures Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mercantile Ventures's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mercantile Ventures'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.
Mercantile Ventures (NSE:MERCANTILE) has a Gross Margin % of 66.03% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mercantile Ventures and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.50. Over the past decade, Mercantile Ventures' Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.59 to 76.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Mercantile Ventures ranks #394 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Mercantile Ventures' Gross Margin % too high?
Mercantile Ventures' current Gross Margin % of 66.03% is near median its 10-year median of 70.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 61.59 to a high of 76.35. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Mercantile Ventures' value of 66.03% is 82% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mercantile Ventures ranks #394 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mercantile Ventures has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mercantile Ventures' Gross Margin % compare to ?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mercantile Ventures ranks #394 out of 1640 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mercantile Ventures in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.29. Mercantile Ventures' value of 66.03% is 82% above this benchmark. Historically, Mercantile Ventures' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 61.59 to 76.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.50 vs. the industry median of 36.29, Mercantile Ventures 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 36.29, based on 1,640 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. Mercantile Ventures's current Gross Margin % of 66.03% is 82% 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 Mercantile Ventures and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mercantile Ventures's current Gross Margin % is 66.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mercantile Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Ventures (NSE:MERCANTILE) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹37.40, compared to a current price of ₹24.77 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.50 and 82% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.29. Mercantile Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Mercantile Ventures (NSE:MERCANTILE), the current Gross Margin % is 66.03% as of Jun. 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 Mercantile Ventures (NSE:MERCANTILE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mercantile Ventures stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹24.77 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹37.40.
GuruFocus considers Mercantile Ventures to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:MERCANTILE:
Gross Margin %: 66.03% (near median its 10-year median of 70.50)
GF Value™: ₹37.40 vs. price of ₹24.77 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82% above the Real Estate median (#394 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:MERCANTILE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mercantile Ventures Ltd operates as a property management company in India. The company is engaged in the business of leasing of properties and manpower supply services. The Company operates in one primary business segment: Sale of Services that includes the provision of Renting of property and related services, Manpower supply services, and Facilities management services. The revenue under this segment is derived from contracts for rental and related services provided to clients. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Manpower Services.
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