Maharah Human Resources CoSAU:1831 -0.19%94 Gross Margin % is 11.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 15.14. GuruFocus rates SAU:1831 with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼8.37 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Maharah Human Resources Co ranks worse than 90.67% on this metric.
Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) 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
Maharah Human Resources Co had a gross margin of 11.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Maharah Human Resources Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Maharah Human Resources Co 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.
SAU:1831 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Maharah Human Resources 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.
Maharah Human Resources Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Maharah Human Resources Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maharah Human Resources 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.
Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) has a Gross Margin % of 11.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Maharah Human Resources Co and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 15.14. Over the past decade, Maharah Human Resources Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.52 to 25.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Maharah Human Resources Co ranks #914 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Maharah Human Resources Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Maharah Human Resources Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.41% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.52 to a high of 25.11. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Maharah Human Resources Co's value of 11.41% is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maharah Human Resources Co ranks #914 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Maharah Human Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maharah Human Resources Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Maharah Human Resources Co ranks #914 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Maharah Human Resources Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Maharah Human Resources Co's value of 11.41% is 66.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Maharah Human Resources Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.52 to 25.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.14 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Maharah Human Resources 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,008 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. Maharah Human Resources Co's current Gross Margin % of 11.41% is 66.9% 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 Maharah Human Resources Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maharah Human Resources Co's current Gross Margin % is 11.41%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 15.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maharah Human Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.37, compared to a current price of ﷼5.14 — trading 38.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.41%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 15.14 and 66.9% below the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Maharah Human Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831), the current Gross Margin % is 11.41% 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 Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maharah Human Resources Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼5.14 is trading 38.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.37.
GuruFocus considers Maharah Human Resources Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1831:
Gross Margin %: 11.41% (25% below median its 10-year median of 15.14)
GF Value™: ﷼8.37 vs. price of ﷼5.14 (38.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% below the Business Services median (#914 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1831 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maharah Human Resources Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company. The company engages in temporary employment agency activities for domestic services and temporary employment agency activities for foreign labor services. Its operating segment includes the Corporate Sector, Facility Management Sector, and Individual Sector. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from KSA and also has a presence in the UAE. The company serves individuals, industrial and operational, retail, hospitality, healthcare, commercial sectors, and others.
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