Al Mawarid Manpower CoSAU:1833 +0.40%66 Gross Margin % is 10.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 10.18. GuruFocus rates SAU:1833 with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼143.40 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, Al Mawarid Manpower Co ranks worse than 92.24% on this metric.
SAU:1833's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.24% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs SAU:1833: 9.37
Al Mawarid Manpower Co had a gross margin of 10.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Al Mawarid Manpower Co was 0.00% per year.
Al Mawarid Manpower Co (SAU:1833) 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
Al Mawarid Manpower Co had a gross margin of 10.29% 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.
Al Mawarid Manpower Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Al Mawarid Manpower Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Al Mawarid Manpower 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.
SAU:1833 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Al Mawarid Manpower 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.
Al Mawarid Manpower Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Al Mawarid Manpower Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Al Mawarid Manpower 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.
Al Mawarid Manpower Co (SAU:1833) has a Gross Margin % of 10.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Al Mawarid Manpower Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.18. Over the past decade, Al Mawarid Manpower Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.03 to 14.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Al Mawarid Manpower Co ranks #927 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 92.2%.
Is Al Mawarid Manpower Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Al Mawarid Manpower Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.29% is near median its 10-year median of 10.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.03 to a high of 14.59. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Al Mawarid Manpower Co's value of 10.29% is 70.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Al Mawarid Manpower Co ranks #927 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Al Mawarid Manpower Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Al Mawarid Manpower Co's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Al Mawarid Manpower Co ranks #927 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Al Mawarid Manpower Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Al Mawarid Manpower Co's value of 10.29% is 70.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Al Mawarid Manpower Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.03 to 14.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.18 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Al Mawarid Manpower 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 34.46, based on 1,005 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. Al Mawarid Manpower Co's current Gross Margin % of 10.29% is 70.1% 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 Al Mawarid Manpower Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Al Mawarid Manpower Co's current Gross Margin % is 10.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Al Mawarid Manpower Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Mawarid Manpower Co (SAU:1833) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼143.40, compared to a current price of ﷼100.70 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.18 and 70.1% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Al Mawarid Manpower Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Al Mawarid Manpower Co (SAU:1833), the current Gross Margin % is 10.29% 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 Al Mawarid Manpower Co (SAU:1833) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Al Mawarid Manpower Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼100.70 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼143.40.
GuruFocus considers Al Mawarid Manpower Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1833:
Gross Margin %: 10.29% (near median its 10-year median of 10.18)
GF Value™: ﷼143.40 vs. price of ﷼100.70 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% below the Business Services median (#927 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1833 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Al Mawarid Manpower Co is a Saudi closed joint stock company. The company is engaged in labor recruitment activities and the provision of manpower services in the Kingdom to corporate clients (in the public and private sectors) and individuals. The company operates in three reportable segments: Corporate Segment, Individual Segment, and Hourly Segment out of which Corporate Segment represents the majority revenue generated from corporate clients, mainly in connection with the following client industries: construction and contracting, maintenance companies, hospitality, healthcare, transportation and others.
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