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Arabian Centres CoSAU:4321 -1.82%80 Gross Margin % is 83.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 73.91. GuruFocus rates SAU:4321 with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼21.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Arabian Centres Co ranks better than 90.69% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arabian Centres Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:4321'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.12 Med: 73.91 Max: 84.71
Current: 83.84
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arabian Centres Co was 84.71%. The lowest was 55.12%. And the median was 73.91%.
SAU:4321's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.69% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.94
vs SAU:4321: 83.84
Arabian Centres Co had a gross margin of 83.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arabian Centres Co was 7.60% per year.
Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) 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
Arabian Centres Co had a gross margin of 83.92% 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.
Arabian Centres Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arabian Centres Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arabian Centres 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.
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Arabian Centres 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.
Arabian Centres Co Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Arabian Centres Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Centres 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.
Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) has a Gross Margin % of 83.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arabian Centres Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 73.91. Over the past decade, Arabian Centres Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.12 to 84.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Centres Co ranks #153 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Arabian Centres Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Arabian Centres Co's current Gross Margin % of 83.92% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 73.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.12 to a high of 84.71. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Arabian Centres Co's value of 83.92% is 127.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Centres Co ranks #153 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Centres Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Centres Co's Gross Margin % compare to JOE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Arabian Centres Co ranks #153 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arabian Centres Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.94. Arabian Centres Co's value of 83.92% is 127.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Arabian Centres Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.12 to 84.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.91 vs. the industry median of 36.94, Arabian Centres Co 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 36.94, 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. Arabian Centres Co's current Gross Margin % of 83.92% is 127.2% 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 Arabian Centres Co and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Centres Co's current Gross Margin % is 83.92%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 73.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Centres Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼21.20, compared to a current price of ﷼16.19 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 83.92%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 73.91 and 127.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.94. Arabian Centres Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321), the current Gross Margin % is 83.92% 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 Arabian Centres Co (SAU:4321) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Centres Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼16.19 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼21.20.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Centres Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4321:
Gross Margin %: 83.92% (14% above median its 10-year median of 73.91)
GF Value™: ﷼21.20 vs. price of ﷼16.19 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 127.2% above the Real Estate median (#153 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4321 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Centres Co and its subsidiaries' principal business objectives are to purchase land, build, develop, and invest in buildings, and sell or lease buildings, including the construction of commercial buildings with demolition, repair, excavation, and maintenance works. The Group also maintains and operates commercial centres, tourist resorts, hotels and restaurants, and manages exhibitions, compounds, and hospitals. Its licensed activities include construction and renovation of residential and non-residential buildings, buying and selling land and real estate, leasing and property management, real estate development using modern construction methods, and real estate marketing, advertising, and maintenance service activities for buildings.
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