Mex PolskaWAR:MEX +0.54%82 Gross Margin % is 9.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% below its 10-year median of 14.34. GuruFocus rates WAR:MEX with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of zł5.67 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 357 Restaurants companies, Mex Polska ranks worse than 93% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Mex Polska's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł2.7 Mil. Mex Polska's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł29.5 Mil. Therefore, Mex Polska's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.17%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mex Polska's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:MEX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.91 Med: 14.34 Max: 16.29
Current: 12.21
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mex Polska was 16.29%. The lowest was -2.91%. And the median was 14.34%.
WAR:MEX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93% of 357
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs WAR:MEX: 12.21
Mex Polska had a gross margin of 9.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mex Polska was 0.00% per year.
Mex Polska (WAR:MEX) 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
Mex Polska had a gross margin of 9.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Mex Polska Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mex Polska Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mex Polska'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:MEX vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Mex Polska'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.
Mex Polska Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Mex Polska's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mex Polska'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.
Mex Polska (WAR:MEX) has a Gross Margin % of 9.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mex Polska and its competitors. This is 36% below median its historical median of 14.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Mex Polska ranks #332 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Mex Polska's Gross Margin % too high?
Mex Polska's current Gross Margin % of 9.17% is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.34. The Restaurants industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Mex Polska's value of 9.17% is 79.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mex Polska ranks #332 out of 357 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Mex Polska has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mex Polska's Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Mex Polska ranks #332 out of 357 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Mex Polska in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Mex Polska's value of 9.17% is 79.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.34 vs. the industry median of 45.71, Mex Polska 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 357 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. Mex Polska's current Gross Margin % of 9.17% is 79.9% 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 Mex Polska and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mex Polska's current Gross Margin % is 9.17%, which is 36% below median its own 10-year median of 14.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mex Polska stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mex Polska (WAR:MEX) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is zł5.67, compared to a current price of zł3.72 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.17%, which is 36% below median its 10-year median of 14.34 and 79.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 45.71. Mex Polska's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Mex Polska (WAR:MEX), the current Gross Margin % is 9.17% 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 Mex Polska (WAR:MEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mex Polska stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł3.72 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł5.67.
GuruFocus considers Mex Polska to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WAR:MEX:
Gross Margin %: 9.17% (36% below median its 10-year median of 14.34)
GF Value™: zł5.67 vs. price of zł3.72 (34.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.9% below the Restaurants median (#332 of 357)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:MEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mex Polska SA is engaged in managing food catering businesses, restaurants and nightclubs. The company's brands include The Mexican, Pumpkin Vodka and Beer and PanKejk.
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