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Imperial EquitiesTSXV:IEI 72 Gross Margin % is 68.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 72.64. GuruFocus rates TSXV:IEI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of C$3.84 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,640 Real Estate companies, Imperial Equities ranks better than 78.6% 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
Imperial Equities had a gross margin of 68.12% 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.
Imperial Equities Gross Margin % Related Terms
Imperial Equities Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Imperial Equities'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.
TSXV:IEI vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Imperial Equities'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.
Imperial Equities Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Imperial Equities's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Imperial Equities'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.
Imperial Equities (TSXV:IEI) has a Gross Margin % of 68.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Imperial Equities and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.64. Over the past decade, Imperial Equities' Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.73 to 77.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Imperial Equities ranks #351 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Imperial Equities' Gross Margin % too high?
Imperial Equities' current Gross Margin % of 68.12% is near median its 10-year median of 72.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.73 to a high of 77.34. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.93. Imperial Equities' value of 68.12% is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Imperial Equities ranks #351 out of 1640 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Imperial Equities has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Imperial Equities' Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Imperial Equities ranks #351 out of 1640 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Imperial Equities in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.93. Imperial Equities' value of 68.12% is 84.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Imperial Equities' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.73 to 77.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.64 vs. the industry median of 36.93, Imperial Equities 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 36.93, based on 1,640 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. Imperial Equities's current Gross Margin % of 68.12% is 84.5% 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 Imperial Equities and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Imperial Equities's current Gross Margin % is 68.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Imperial Equities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Equities (TSXV:IEI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$3.84, compared to a current price of C$4.50 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.64 and 84.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.93. Imperial Equities' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 13 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 Imperial Equities (TSXV:IEI), the current Gross Margin % is 68.12% 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 Imperial Equities (TSXV:IEI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Imperial Equities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$4.50 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$3.84.
GuruFocus considers Imperial Equities to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:IEI:
Gross Margin %: 68.12% (near median its 10-year median of 72.64)
GF Value™: C$3.84 vs. price of C$4.50 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.5% above the Real Estate median (#351 of 1640)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:IEI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Imperial Equities Inc is engaged in the acquisition, development, and redevelopment of commercial, agricultural, and industrial properties in Edmonton and throughout Alberta and in British Columbia. The majority of the revenue is generated from Rental revenue from leases of commercial properties.
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