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Sun CommunitiesSTU:SCZ 50 Gross Margin % is 57.40% as of Jun. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 53.92. GuruFocus rates STU:SCZ with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €99.83 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 670 REITs companies, Sun Communities ranks worse than 79.85% on this metric.
Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) 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
Sun Communities had a gross margin of 57.40% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Sun Communities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sun Communities Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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:SCZ vs MAA, UDR, ELS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) has a Gross Margin % of 57.40% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.92. Over the past decade, Sun Communities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.83 to 56.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #535 out of 670 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is Sun Communities' Gross Margin % too high?
Sun Communities' current Gross Margin % of 57.40% is near median its 10-year median of 53.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.83 to a high of 56.37. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Sun Communities' value of 57.40% is 17.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #535 out of 670 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Gross Margin % compare to MAA and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Sun Communities ranks #535 out of 670 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sun Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. Sun Communities' value of 57.40% is 17.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Sun Communities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.83 to 56.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.92 vs. the industry median of 69.71, Sun Communities 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 670 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. Sun Communities's current Gross Margin % of 57.40% is 17.7% 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 Sun Communities and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sun Communities's current Gross Margin % is 57.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €99.83, compared to a current price of €107.00 — trading 7.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.92 and 17.7% below the REITs industry median of 69.71. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 9 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 Sun Communities (STU:SCZ), the current Gross Margin % is 57.40% as of Jun. 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 Sun Communities (STU:SCZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €107.00 is trading 7.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €99.83.
GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SCZ:
Gross Margin %: 57.40% (near median its 10-year median of 53.92)
GF Value™: €99.83 vs. price of €107.00 (7.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% below the REITs median (#535 of 670)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SCZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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