CDL Investments New ZealandNZSE:CDI 47 Gross Margin % is 53.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 56.15. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CDI with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$0.61 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Real Estate companies, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks better than 66.34% on this metric.
CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) 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
CDL Investments New Zealand had a gross margin of 53.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
CDL Investments New Zealand Gross Margin % Related Terms
CDL Investments New Zealand 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.
CDL Investments New Zealand Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, CDL Investments New Zealand'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.
CDL Investments New Zealand Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, CDL Investments New Zealand's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CDL Investments New Zealand'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.
CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) has a Gross Margin % of 53.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CDL Investments New Zealand and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 56.15. Over the past decade, CDL Investments New Zealand's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.69 to 68.53. According to the industry distribution chart, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks #554 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is CDL Investments New Zealand's Gross Margin % too high?
CDL Investments New Zealand's current Gross Margin % of 53.08% is near median its 10-year median of 56.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.69 to a high of 68.53. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. CDL Investments New Zealand's value of 53.08% is 43.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks #554 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CDL Investments New Zealand has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CDL Investments New Zealand's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, CDL Investments New Zealand ranks #554 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CDL Investments New Zealand in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. CDL Investments New Zealand's value of 53.08% is 43.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CDL Investments New Zealand's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.69 to 68.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.15 vs. the industry median of 36.96, CDL Investments New Zealand 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 1,646 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. CDL Investments New Zealand's current Gross Margin % of 53.08% is 43.6% 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 CDL Investments New Zealand 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. CDL Investments New Zealand's current Gross Margin % is 53.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 56.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CDL Investments New Zealand stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$0.61, compared to a current price of NZ$0.71 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 56.15 and 43.6% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. CDL Investments New Zealand's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 6 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 CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI), the current Gross Margin % is 53.08% as of Dec. 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 CDL Investments New Zealand (NZSE:CDI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CDL Investments New Zealand stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of NZ$0.71 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$0.61.
GuruFocus considers CDL Investments New Zealand to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CDI:
Gross Margin %: 53.08% (near median its 10-year median of 56.15)
GF Value™: NZ$0.61 vs. price of NZ$0.71 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% above the Real Estate median (#554 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CDI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CDL Investments New Zealand Ltd is engaged in land-based investment and development. The principal activity of the company is the development and sale of residential land properties. The operating segments of the Group consist of property operations, comprising the development and sale of residential land sections and rental income from development properties and investment properties. All revenues are derived in New Zealand.
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