TecnoglassTGLS -2.74%86 Gross Margin % is 38.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 38.91. GuruFocus rates TGLS with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.53 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Tecnoglass ranks better than 80.35% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Tecnoglass's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $96 Mil. Tecnoglass's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $249 Mil. Therefore, Tecnoglass's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.49%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tecnoglass's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TGLS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.52 Med: 38.91 Max: 48.77
Current: 41.54
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tecnoglass was 48.77%. The lowest was 31.52%. And the median was 38.91%.
TGLS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.35% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs TGLS: 41.54
Tecnoglass had a gross margin of 38.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tecnoglass was 2.40% per year.
Tecnoglass (NYSE:TGLS) 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
Tecnoglass had a gross margin of 38.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Tecnoglass Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tecnoglass Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tecnoglass'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.
TGLS vs RMIX, MCEM, TTAM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Tecnoglass'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.
Tecnoglass Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Tecnoglass's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tecnoglass'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.
Tecnoglass (TGLS) has a Gross Margin % of 38.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tecnoglass and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.91. Over the past decade, Tecnoglass' Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.52 to 48.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Tecnoglass ranks #78 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is Tecnoglass' Gross Margin % too high?
Tecnoglass' current Gross Margin % of 38.49% is near median its 10-year median of 38.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.52 to a high of 48.77. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Tecnoglass' value of 38.49% is 46.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tecnoglass ranks #78 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tecnoglass has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tecnoglass' Gross Margin % compare to RMIX and MCEM?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Tecnoglass ranks #78 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tecnoglass in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Tecnoglass' value of 38.49% is 46.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Tecnoglass' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.52 to 48.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.91 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Tecnoglass 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 26.20, based on 397 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. Tecnoglass's current Gross Margin % of 38.49% is 46.9% 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 Tecnoglass and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tecnoglass's current Gross Margin % is 38.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tecnoglass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecnoglass (TGLS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $67.53, compared to a current price of $44.07 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.91 and 46.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Tecnoglass' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Tecnoglass (TGLS), the current Gross Margin % is 38.49% 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 Tecnoglass (TGLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecnoglass stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $44.07 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.53.
GuruFocus considers Tecnoglass to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TGLS:
Gross Margin %: 38.49% (near median its 10-year median of 38.91)
GF Value™: $67.53 vs. price of $44.07 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% above the Building Materials median (#78 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TGLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tecnoglass Inc is a manufacturer of hi-spec architectural glass and windows for residential and commercial construction industries, operating through its direct and indirect subsidiaries. Its product offerings include tempered glass, laminated glass, thermo-acoustic glass, sliding windows, projecting windows, guillotine windows, sliding doors, loating facades, automatic doors, bathroom dividers, and commercial display windows, among others. The company has one operating segment, Architectural Glass and Windows, which is also its reporting segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its customers in the United States, followed by Colombia, Panama, and other regions.
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