City Service SEWAR:CTS 69 Gross Margin % is 27.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 25.92. GuruFocus rates WAR:CTS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of zł75.42 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,646 Real Estate companies, City Service SE ranks worse than 65.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for City Service SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:CTS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.72 Med: 25.92 Max: 28.68
Current: 26.7
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of City Service SE was 28.68%. The lowest was 18.72%. And the median was 25.92%.
WAR:CTS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.07% of 1646
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs WAR:CTS: 26.70
City Service SE had a gross margin of 27.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for City Service SE was -0.90% per year.
City Service SE (WAR:CTS) 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
City Service SE had a gross margin of 27.59% 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.
City Service SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
City Service SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for City Service SE'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.
WAR:CTS vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, City Service SE'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.
City Service SE Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, City Service SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where City Service SE'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.
City Service SE (WAR:CTS) has a Gross Margin % of 27.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on City Service SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.92. Over the past decade, City Service SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.72 to 28.68. According to the industry distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #1071 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is City Service SE's Gross Margin % too high?
City Service SE's current Gross Margin % of 27.59% is near median its 10-year median of 25.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.72 to a high of 28.68. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. City Service SE's value of 27.59% is 25.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #1071 out of 1646 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, City Service SE has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does City Service SE's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, City Service SE ranks #1071 out of 1646 companies for Gross Margin %. This places City Service SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. City Service SE's value of 27.59% is 25.4% below this benchmark. Historically, City Service SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.72 to 28.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.92 vs. the industry median of 36.96, City Service SE 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,646 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. City Service SE's current Gross Margin % of 27.59% is 25.4% 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 City Service SE and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. City Service SE's current Gross Margin % is 27.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is City Service SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Service SE (WAR:CTS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł75.42, compared to a current price of zł6.50 — trading 91.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.92 and 25.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. City Service SE's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 City Service SE (WAR:CTS), the current Gross Margin % is 27.59% 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 City Service SE (WAR:CTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, City Service SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł6.50 is trading 91.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł75.42.
GuruFocus considers City Service SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:CTS:
Gross Margin %: 27.59% (near median its 10-year median of 25.92)
GF Value™: zł75.42 vs. price of zł6.50 (91.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.4% below the Real Estate median (#1071 of 1646)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:CTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
City Service SE is a holding company. The company controls a group engaged in the provision of facility management and integrated utility services in Western, Central, and Eastern Europe. The principal areas of company activities include Apartment building administration, Commercial facility management, Territory cleaning & Maintenance, and Other activities. The Group is organized into business units based on services provided and has one main reportable segment: Buildings' administration, which includes services of administration and maintenance of commercial and residential buildings. Geographically, the company provides its services in Lithuania, which is its key revenue-generating market, and Latvia.
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