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Marble Design CoSAU:9575 +3.52%34 Gross Margin % is 57.96% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 62.34. GuruFocus rates SAU:9575 with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼5.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Marble Design Co ranks better than 90.66% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marble Design Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SAU:9575'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.21 Med: 62.34 Max: 66.56
Current: 61.28
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marble Design Co was 66.56%. The lowest was 44.21%. And the median was 62.34%.
SAU:9575's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.66% of 396
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs SAU:9575: 61.28
Marble Design Co had a gross margin of 57.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marble Design Co was 0.00% per year.
Marble Design Co (SAU:9575) 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
Marble Design Co had a gross margin of 57.96% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Marble Design Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marble Design Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marble Design 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:9575 vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Marble Design 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.
Marble Design Co Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Marble Design Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marble Design 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.
Marble Design Co (SAU:9575) has a Gross Margin % of 57.96% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marble Design Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.34. Over the past decade, Marble Design Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.21 to 66.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Marble Design Co ranks #37 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Marble Design Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Marble Design Co's current Gross Margin % of 57.96% is near median its 10-year median of 62.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.21 to a high of 66.56. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Marble Design Co's value of 57.96% is 121.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marble Design Co ranks #37 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Marble Design Co has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marble Design Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Marble Design Co ranks #37 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marble Design Co in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Marble Design Co's value of 57.96% is 121.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Marble Design Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.21 to 66.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.34 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Marble Design 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.19, based on 396 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. Marble Design Co's current Gross Margin % of 57.96% is 121.3% 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 Marble Design Co and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marble Design Co's current Gross Margin % is 57.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marble Design Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marble Design Co (SAU:9575) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼5.54, compared to a current price of ﷼6.47 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.34 and 121.3% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Marble Design Co's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Marble Design Co (SAU:9575), the current Gross Margin % is 57.96% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Marble Design Co (SAU:9575) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marble Design Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ﷼6.47 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼5.54.
GuruFocus considers Marble Design Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9575:
Gross Margin %: 57.96% (near median its 10-year median of 62.34)
GF Value™: ﷼5.54 vs. price of ﷼6.47 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.3% above the Building Materials median (#37 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9575 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marble Design Co is a Saudi-based company engaged in executing natural marble projects. The company is involved in cutting, sawing, and installation of marble, as well as general contracting and the retail of marble and other stone products.
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