Poste Italiane SpAPITAF 59 Gross Margin % is 22.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 12.96. GuruFocus rates PITAF with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of $10.22. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Poste Italiane SpA ranks better than 71.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poste Italiane SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
PITAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.52 Med: 12.96 Max: 35.39
Current: 35.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Poste Italiane SpA was 35.39%. The lowest was 11.52%. And the median was 12.96%.
PITAF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.04% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.85
vs PITAF: 35.39
Poste Italiane SpA had a gross margin of 22.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Poste Italiane SpA was 19.80% per year.
Poste Italiane SpA (OTCPK:PITAF) 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
Poste Italiane SpA had a gross margin of 22.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Poste Italiane SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Poste Italiane SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poste Italiane SpA'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Poste Italiane SpA'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.
Poste Italiane SpA Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Poste Italiane SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poste Italiane SpA'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.
Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF) has a Gross Margin % of 22.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Poste Italiane SpA and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 12.96. Over the past decade, Poste Italiane SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.52 to 35.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #148 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 29%.
Is Poste Italiane SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Poste Italiane SpA's current Gross Margin % of 22.50% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 12.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.52 to a high of 35.39. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Poste Italiane SpA's value of 22.50% is 13% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #148 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Poste Italiane SpA has a GF Score™ of 59/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poste Italiane SpA's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Poste Italiane SpA ranks #148 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Poste Italiane SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.85. Poste Italiane SpA's value of 22.50% is 13% below this benchmark. Historically, Poste Italiane SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.52 to 35.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.96 vs. the industry median of 25.85, Poste Italiane SpA 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.85, based on 511 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. Poste Italiane SpA's current Gross Margin % of 22.50% is 13% 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 Poste Italiane SpA and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Poste Italiane SpA's current Gross Margin % is 22.50%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 12.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poste Italiane SpA stock overvalued right now?
Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF) has a current Gross Margin % of 22.50%. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.22, compared to a current price of $23.45 — trading 129.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.50%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 12.96 and 13% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.85. Poste Italiane SpA's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 7 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 Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF), the current Gross Margin % is 22.50% 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 Poste Italiane SpA (PITAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poste Italiane SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.45 is trading 129.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $10.22.
Key valuation signals for PITAF:
Gross Margin %: 22.50% (74% above median its 10-year median of 12.96)
GF Value™: $10.22 vs. price of $23.45 (129.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13% below the Conglomerates median (#148 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PITAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poste Italiane SpA is an Italian diversified financial-services company. The company's operating segments are Mail, parcels, and distribution; Postepay services; Financial services; and Insurance services. The Postepay services segment generates maximum revenue. It encompasses payment management and e-money services, also carried out through the LIS point-of-sale network, as well as mobile and fixed-line telephony services and electricity and gas marketing. Geographically, the company has a presence in Italy, but also elsewhere in Europe, the Americas, and Asia.
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