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Colonial Motor CoNZSE:CMO 64 Gross Margin % is 18.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 17.36. GuruFocus rates NZSE:CMO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$8.56 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Colonial Motor Co ranks worse than 54.4% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colonial Motor Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:CMO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.29 Med: 17.36 Max: 19.11
Current: 19.03
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Colonial Motor Co was 19.11%. The lowest was 12.29%. And the median was 17.36%.
NZSE:CMO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.4% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.88
vs NZSE:CMO: 19.03
Colonial Motor Co had a gross margin of 18.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Colonial Motor Co was -0.30% per year.
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) 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
Colonial Motor Co had a gross margin of 18.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Colonial Motor Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Colonial Motor Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colonial Motor Co'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.
NZSE:CMO vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Colonial Motor Co'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.
Colonial Motor Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Colonial Motor Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colonial Motor Co'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.
Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) has a Gross Margin % of 18.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.36. Over the past decade, Colonial Motor Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.29 to 19.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #711 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 54.4%.
Is Colonial Motor Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Colonial Motor Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.59% is near median its 10-year median of 17.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.29 to a high of 19.11. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. Colonial Motor Co's value of 18.59% is 6.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #711 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Colonial Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colonial Motor Co's Gross Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Colonial Motor Co ranks #711 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Colonial Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. Colonial Motor Co's value of 18.59% is 6.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Colonial Motor Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.29 to 19.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.36 vs. the industry median of 19.88, Colonial Motor Co 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.88, based on 1,307 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. Colonial Motor Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.59% is 6.5% 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 Colonial Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colonial Motor Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colonial Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$8.56, compared to a current price of NZ$7.25 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.36 and 6.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.88. Colonial Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO), the current Gross Margin % is 18.59% 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 Colonial Motor Co (NZSE:CMO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colonial Motor Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$7.25 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$8.56.
GuruFocus considers Colonial Motor Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:CMO:
Gross Margin %: 18.59% (near median its 10-year median of 17.36)
GF Value™: NZ$8.56 vs. price of NZ$7.25 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#711 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:CMO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colonial Motor Co Ltd is a New Zealand-based company engaged in the principal activity of operating franchised motor vehicle dealerships. It owns motor vehicle dealerships throughout the country and has dealerships selling heavy trucks and tractors. The company has many dealerships and has a primary focus on Ford. Also, the company provides administrative and financial services to the subsidiaries as well as leasing them at market rates for many of the properties. Substantial revenue is generated from the sale of goods.
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