Echo InvestmentWAR:ECH +1.72%78 Gross Margin % is 29.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 28.54. GuruFocus rates WAR:ECH with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of zł7.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Echo Investment ranks worse than 55.96% 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
Echo Investment had a gross margin of 29.92% 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.
Echo Investment Gross Margin % Related Terms
Echo Investment Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Echo Investment'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 Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Echo Investment'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.
Echo Investment Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Echo Investment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Echo Investment'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.
Echo Investment (WAR:ECH) has a Gross Margin % of 29.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Echo Investment and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.54. Over the past decade, Echo Investment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.92 to 46.70. According to the industry distribution chart, Echo Investment ranks #920 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is Echo Investment's Gross Margin % too high?
Echo Investment's current Gross Margin % of 29.92% is near median its 10-year median of 28.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.92 to a high of 46.70. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Echo Investment's value of 29.92% is 19% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Echo Investment ranks #920 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Echo Investment has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Echo Investment's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Echo Investment ranks #920 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Echo Investment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Echo Investment's value of 29.92% is 19% below this benchmark. Historically, Echo Investment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.92 to 46.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.54 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Echo Investment 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 1,644 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. Echo Investment's current Gross Margin % of 29.92% is 19% 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 Echo Investment 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. Echo Investment's current Gross Margin % is 29.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Echo Investment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo Investment (WAR:ECH) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł7.84, compared to a current price of zł5.03 — trading 35.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.54 and 19% below the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Echo Investment's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Echo Investment (WAR:ECH), the current Gross Margin % is 29.92% 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 Echo Investment (WAR:ECH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Echo Investment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł5.03 is trading 35.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł7.84.
GuruFocus considers Echo Investment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:ECH:
Gross Margin %: 29.92% (near median its 10-year median of 28.54)
GF Value™: zł7.84 vs. price of zł5.03 (35.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19% below the Real Estate median (#920 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:ECH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Echo Investment SA is a Polish development company that builds projects in the office, retail, and residential sectors. The company divides its revenue-generating businesses into four categories: residential, shopping centers, office buildings, and others. The residential segment handles the rental and sale of properties. In the other segment, accounting, leasing, and development services for external clients generate revenue. The residential and retail segments are responsible for generating the largest portions of revenue. A majority of the company's revenue is earned in Poland.
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