Mainstreet EquityTSX:MEQ -0.46%91 Gross Margin % is 64.37% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 62.48. GuruFocus rates TSX:MEQ with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of C$205.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,642 Real Estate companies, Mainstreet Equity ranks better than 78.38% on this metric.
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
Mainstreet Equity had a gross margin of 64.37% 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.
Mainstreet Equity Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mainstreet Equity Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mainstreet Equity'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.
TSX:MEQ vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Mainstreet Equity'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.
Mainstreet Equity Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Mainstreet Equity's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mainstreet Equity'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.
Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) has a Gross Margin % of 64.37% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mainstreet Equity and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 62.48. Over the past decade, Mainstreet Equity's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.73 to 67.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Mainstreet Equity ranks #355 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Mainstreet Equity's Gross Margin % too high?
Mainstreet Equity's current Gross Margin % of 64.37% is near median its 10-year median of 62.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.73 to a high of 67.34. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Mainstreet Equity's value of 64.37% is 74% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mainstreet Equity ranks #355 out of 1642 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Mainstreet Equity has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mainstreet Equity's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Mainstreet Equity ranks #355 out of 1642 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mainstreet Equity in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.00. Mainstreet Equity's value of 64.37% is 74% above this benchmark. Historically, Mainstreet Equity's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.73 to 67.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 62.48 vs. the industry median of 37.00, Mainstreet Equity 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 37.00, based on 1,642 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. Mainstreet Equity's current Gross Margin % of 64.37% is 74% 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 Mainstreet Equity and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mainstreet Equity's current Gross Margin % is 64.37%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 62.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mainstreet Equity stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$205.24, compared to a current price of C$173.49 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.37%, which is near median its 10-year median of 62.48 and 74% above the Real Estate industry median of 37.00. Mainstreet Equity's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 5 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 Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ), the current Gross Margin % is 64.37% 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 Mainstreet Equity (TSX:MEQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mainstreet Equity stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$173.49 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$205.24.
GuruFocus considers Mainstreet Equity to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:MEQ:
Gross Margin %: 64.37% (near median its 10-year median of 62.48)
GF Value™: C$205.24 vs. price of C$173.49 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74% above the Real Estate median (#355 of 1642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:MEQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mainstreet Equity Corp is a residential real estate company. It focused on acquiring and managing mid-market residential rental apartment buildings in markets. The company specializes in multi-family residential housing and operates within one business segment in three provinces located in Canada. Geographically, it operates in Canadian provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The majority of revenue is derived from Alberta. The company generates maximum revenue from rental income.
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