What is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Gross Margin %?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and CoWSOUF 69 Gross Margin % is 31.83% as of Jan. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 36.31. GuruFocus rates WSOUF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 69/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $38.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 618 Capital Markets companies, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks worse than 63.75% on this metric.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (OTCPK:WSOUF) 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
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co had a gross margin of 31.83% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Gross Margin % Chart
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co'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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co'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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) has a Gross Margin % of 31.83% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 36.31. Over the past decade, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.48 to 60.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #394 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 63.8%.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.83% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 36.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.48 to a high of 60.59. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 31.83% is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #394 out of 618 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #394 out of 618 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.29. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 31.83% is 34.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.48 to 60.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.31 vs. the industry median of 48.29, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.29, based on 618 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. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Gross Margin % of 31.83% is 34.1% 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Gross Margin % is 31.83%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 36.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.44, compared to a current price of $30.90 — trading 19.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.83%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 36.31 and 34.1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 48.29. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF), the current Gross Margin % is 31.83% as of Jan. 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.90 is trading 19.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.44.
GuruFocus considers Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WSOUF:
Gross Margin %: 31.83% (12% below median its 10-year median of 36.31)
GF Value™: $38.44 vs. price of $30.90 (19.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Capital Markets median (#394 of 618)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Business Description
Soul Patts, is a value-oriented investment house that invests in both public and private markets. As an investor, Soul Patts allocates capital with a view toward taking a long-term position in its investments and on a passive basis. Long-term holdings in the group's largest investments, TPG Telecom, and New Hope Corporation, contribute about one-fourth of the group's approximately AUD 14.5 billion investment's net asset value.
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