Outfront MediaOUT -0.16%61 Gross Margin % is 47.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 46.45. GuruFocus rates OUT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $16.53 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, Outfront Media ranks worse than 84.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Outfront Media's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OUT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.51 Med: 46.45 Max: 50.57
Current: 50.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Outfront Media was 50.57%. The lowest was 42.51%. And the median was 46.45%.
OUT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.41% of 680
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 69.61
vs OUT: 50.57
Outfront Media had a gross margin of 47.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Outfront Media was 2.60% per year.
Outfront Media (NYSE:OUT) 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
Outfront Media had a gross margin of 47.04% 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.
Outfront Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
Outfront Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Outfront Media'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 - Specialty subindustry, Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Outfront Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Outfront Media'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.
Outfront Media (OUT) has a Gross Margin % of 47.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Outfront Media and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.45. Over the past decade, Outfront Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.51 to 50.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #574 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Outfront Media's Gross Margin % too high?
Outfront Media's current Gross Margin % of 47.04% is near median its 10-year median of 46.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.51 to a high of 50.57. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Outfront Media's value of 47.04% is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #574 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Outfront Media has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Outfront Media's Gross Margin % compare to RYN and FRMI?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Outfront Media ranks #574 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Outfront Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.61. Outfront Media's value of 47.04% is 32.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Outfront Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.51 to 50.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.45 vs. the industry median of 69.61, Outfront Media 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 69.61, based on 680 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. Outfront Media's current Gross Margin % of 47.04% is 32.4% 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 Outfront Media and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Outfront Media's current Gross Margin % is 47.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Outfront Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media (OUT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $16.53, compared to a current price of $32.10 — trading 94.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.45 and 32.4% below the REITs industry median of 69.61. Outfront Media's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 10 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 Outfront Media (OUT), the current Gross Margin % is 47.04% 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 Outfront Media (OUT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Outfront Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $32.10 is trading 94.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $16.53.
GuruFocus considers Outfront Media to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OUT:
Gross Margin %: 47.04% (near median its 10-year median of 46.45)
GF Value™: $16.53 vs. price of $32.10 (94.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% below the REITs median (#574 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OUT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Outfront Media Inc is a real estate investment trust involved in the ownership of advertising space on its portfolio of billboards and transit displays. The company has two reportable operating segments: Billboard and Transit. It derives maximum revenue from Billboard Segment. The company geographically operates in United States and Canada, of which United States derive maximum revenue.
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