AlseaB de CVSTU:4FU +0.90%77 Gross Margin % is 66.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 66.12. GuruFocus rates STU:4FU with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 355 Restaurants companies, AlseaB de CV ranks better than 84.79% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AlseaB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4FU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 65.62 Med: 66.12 Max: 67.65
Current: 67.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AlseaB de CV was 67.65%. The lowest was 65.62%. And the median was 66.12%.
STU:4FU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.79% of 355
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.66
vs STU:4FU: 67.65
AlseaB de CV had a gross margin of 66.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AlseaB de CV was -0.60% per year.
AlseaB de CV (STU:4FU) 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
AlseaB de CV had a gross margin of 66.94% 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.
AlseaB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
AlseaB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AlseaB de CV'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.
STU:4FU vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, AlseaB de CV'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.
AlseaB de CV Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AlseaB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AlseaB de CV'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.
AlseaB de CV (STU:4FU) has a Gross Margin % of 66.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AlseaB de CV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 66.12. Over the past decade, AlseaB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.62 to 67.65. According to the industry distribution chart, AlseaB de CV ranks #54 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 15.2%.
Is AlseaB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
AlseaB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 66.94% is near median its 10-year median of 66.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.62 to a high of 67.65. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. AlseaB de CV's value of 66.94% is 46.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AlseaB de CV ranks #54 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AlseaB de CV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AlseaB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, AlseaB de CV ranks #54 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AlseaB de CV in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.66. AlseaB de CV's value of 66.94% is 46.6% above this benchmark. Historically, AlseaB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.62 to 67.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 66.12 vs. the industry median of 45.66, AlseaB de CV 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.66, based on 355 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. AlseaB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 66.94% is 46.6% 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 AlseaB de CV and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AlseaB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 66.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 66.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AlseaB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV (STU:4FU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.97, compared to a current price of €2.24 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 66.12 and 46.6% above the Restaurants industry median of 45.66. AlseaB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AlseaB de CV (STU:4FU), the current Gross Margin % is 66.94% 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 AlseaB de CV (STU:4FU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AlseaB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.24 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.97.
GuruFocus considers AlseaB de CV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4FU:
Gross Margin %: 66.94% (near median its 10-year median of 66.12)
GF Value™: €2.97 vs. price of €2.24 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.6% above the Restaurants median (#54 of 355)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4FU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alsea SAB de CV operates and franchises thousands of restaurants in Mexico, South America, and Spain. The majority of its restaurants are international brands that the company operates under license or as a franchisee. Its brands are Starbucks, Burger King, and Domino's Pizza, which collectively provide nearly 60% of the company's total revenue and total number of stores. The company's proprietary brands include Vips, El Porton, and Foster's Hollywood. Alsea generates more than half of its revenue in Mexico, while the remaining revenue is split roughly evenly between South America and Spain.
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