Vitreous GlassVCIGF 79 Gross Margin % is 44.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 48.33. GuruFocus rates VCIGF with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.96 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 236 Waste Management companies, Vitreous Glass ranks better than 79.66% 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
Vitreous Glass had a gross margin of 44.16% 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.
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Vitreous Glass Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vitreous Glass'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 Waste Management subindustry, Vitreous Glass'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.
Vitreous Glass Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Vitreous Glass's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vitreous Glass'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.
Vitreous Glass (VCIGF) has a Gross Margin % of 44.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vitreous Glass and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.33. Over the past decade, Vitreous Glass' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.75 to 53.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Vitreous Glass ranks #48 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 20.3%.
Is Vitreous Glass' Gross Margin % too high?
Vitreous Glass' current Gross Margin % of 44.16% is near median its 10-year median of 48.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.75 to a high of 53.91. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Vitreous Glass' value of 44.16% is 61.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vitreous Glass ranks #48 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vitreous Glass has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vitreous Glass' Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Vitreous Glass ranks #48 out of 236 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vitreous Glass in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Vitreous Glass' value of 44.16% is 61.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Vitreous Glass' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.75 to 53.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.33 vs. the industry median of 27.35, Vitreous Glass 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.35, based on 236 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. Vitreous Glass's current Gross Margin % of 44.16% is 61.5% 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 Vitreous Glass and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vitreous Glass's current Gross Margin % is 44.16%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vitreous Glass stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitreous Glass (VCIGF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.96, compared to a current price of $4.61 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.16%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.33 and 61.5% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.35. Vitreous Glass' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vitreous Glass (VCIGF), the current Gross Margin % is 44.16% 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 Vitreous Glass (VCIGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vitreous Glass stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.61 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.96.
GuruFocus considers Vitreous Glass to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for VCIGF:
Gross Margin %: 44.16% (near median its 10-year median of 48.33)
GF Value™: $5.96 vs. price of $4.61 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.5% above the Waste Management median (#48 of 236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VCIGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vitreous Glass Inc cleans, crushes, and sells waste glass to the fiberglass manufacturing industry. The company also removes the contaminates and crushes the glass into sand and then this sand is sold to fiberglass insulation manufacturers as furnace-ready cullet for use in their production facilities. The sole source of revenue of the company is generated by providing crushed glass to its customers.
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