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Brookfield BusinessTSX:BBUC -2.24%55 Gross Margin % is 20.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 164% above its 10-year median of 7.72. GuruFocus rates TSX:BBUC with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.19 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Brookfield Business ranks worse than 66.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Brookfield Business's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:BBUC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.15 Med: 7.72 Max: 19.41
Current: 19.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Brookfield Business was 19.41%. The lowest was 4.15%. And the median was 7.72%.
TSX:BBUC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.02% of 515
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs TSX:BBUC: 19.41
Brookfield Business had a gross margin of 20.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Brookfield Business was 20.70% per year.
Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) 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
Brookfield Business had a gross margin of 20.35% 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.
Brookfield Business Gross Margin % Related Terms
Brookfield Business Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brookfield Business'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Brookfield Business'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.
Brookfield Business Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Brookfield Business's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brookfield Business'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.
Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) has a Gross Margin % of 20.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Brookfield Business and its competitors. This is 164% above median its historical median of 7.72. Over the past decade, Brookfield Business' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 19.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #340 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Brookfield Business' Gross Margin % too high?
Brookfield Business' current Gross Margin % of 20.35% is 164% above median its 10-year median of 7.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.15 to a high of 19.41. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Brookfield Business' value of 20.35% is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #340 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Brookfield Business has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brookfield Business' Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Brookfield Business ranks #340 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Brookfield Business in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Brookfield Business' value of 20.35% is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Brookfield Business' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.15 to 19.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.72 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Brookfield Business 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 515 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. Brookfield Business's current Gross Margin % of 20.35% is 21.7% 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 Brookfield Business and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brookfield Business's current Gross Margin % is 20.35%, which is 164% above median its own 10-year median of 7.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brookfield Business stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.19, compared to a current price of C$42.86 — trading 251.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.35%, which is 164% above median its 10-year median of 7.72 and 21.7% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Brookfield Business' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC), the current Gross Margin % is 20.35% 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 Brookfield Business (TSX:BBUC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brookfield Business stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$42.86 is trading 251.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.19.
GuruFocus considers Brookfield Business to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BBUC:
Gross Margin %: 20.35% (164% above median its 10-year median of 7.72)
GF Value™: C$12.19 vs. price of C$42.86 (251.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Conglomerates median (#340 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BBUC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brookfield Business Corp is the operator of vital industrial and business services operations. The company focuses on acquiring market businesses for value, execute its operational improvement plans to increase cash flows and recycle capital to compound long-term growth. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the United States, and the rest from Europe, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and others. It operates in four segments within particular sectors namely: business services, infrastructure services, industrials, and corporate. The company derives maximum revenue from Industrials segment engaged in energy storage operations, engineered components manufacturing operations, water and wastewater operations, electric heat tracing systems manufacturer, and other industrials operations.
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