Rafael HoldingsRFL -5.54%48 Gross Margin % is 95.53% as of Apr. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 80.61. GuruFocus rates RFL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Rafael Holdings ranks better than 96.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rafael Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RFL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 75.82 Med: 80.61 Max: 95.1
Current: 95.1
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Rafael Holdings was 95.10%. The lowest was 75.82%. And the median was 80.61%.
RFL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.78% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs RFL: 95.10
Rafael Holdings had a gross margin of 95.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Rafael Holdings was 0.00% per year.
Rafael Holdings (NYSE:RFL) 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
Rafael Holdings had a gross margin of 95.53% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Rafael Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rafael Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rafael Holdings'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.
RFL vs ASPS, MAYS, EUDA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Rafael Holdings'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.
Rafael Holdings Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Rafael Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rafael Holdings'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.
Rafael Holdings (RFL) has a Gross Margin % of 95.53% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rafael Holdings and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 80.61. Over the past decade, Rafael Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 75.82 to 95.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #53 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Rafael Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Rafael Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 95.53% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 80.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 75.82 to a high of 95.10. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Rafael Holdings' value of 95.53% is 158.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #53 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rafael Holdings has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rafael Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ASPS and MAYS?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Rafael Holdings ranks #53 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Rafael Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Rafael Holdings' value of 95.53% is 158.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Rafael Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 75.82 to 95.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.61 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Rafael Holdings 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 1,644 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. Rafael Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 95.53% is 158.5% 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 Rafael Holdings 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. Rafael Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 95.53%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 80.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rafael Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings (RFL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $2.56 — trading 89.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 95.53%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 80.61 and 158.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Rafael Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 8 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL), the current Gross Margin % is 95.53% as of Apr. 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 Rafael Holdings (RFL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rafael Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.56 is trading 89.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35.
GuruFocus considers Rafael Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RFL:
Gross Margin %: 95.53% (19% above median its 10-year median of 80.61)
GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $2.56 (89.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 158.5% above the Real Estate median (#53 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RFL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rafael Holdings Inc is a biotechnology firm that develops pharmaceuticals and invests in clinical and early-stage companies in pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Trappsol Cyclo is in Phase 3 trials for Niemann-Pick Disease Type C1. The company focuses on completing these trials, seeking regulatory approval, and commercializing the product. It also invests in portfolio companies including Cyclo, LipoMedix, Barer, Rafael Medical Devices, Cornerstone, and Day Three, targeting therapeutics for unmet medical needs. The business operates through three segments: Healthcare, Infusion Technology, and Real Estate. Operations are based in the United States and Israel.
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