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Planum GP a.d gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -28.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Planum GP a.d's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBEL:PLNM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.77 Med: 44.05 Max: 79.4
Current: 24.84
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Planum GP a.d was 79.40%. The lowest was 2.77%. And the median was 44.05%.
XBEL:PLNM's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Construction industry.
Industry Median: 20.73
vs XBEL:PLNM: 24.84
Planum GP a.d had a gross margin of 18.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Planum GP a.d was -28.30% per year.
Planum GP a.d (XBEL:PLNM) 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
Planum GP a.d had a gross margin of 18.48% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Planum GP a.d Gross Margin % Related Terms
Planum GP a.d Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Planum GP a.d'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.
XBEL:PLNM vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Planum GP a.d'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.
Planum GP a.d Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Planum GP a.d's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planum GP a.d'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.
Planum GP a.d (XBEL:PLNM) has a Gross Margin % of 18.48% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Planum GP a.d and its competitors. This is 58% below median its historical median of 44.05. Over the past decade, Planum GP a.d's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 79.40.
Is Planum GP a.d's Gross Margin % too high?
Planum GP a.d's current Gross Margin % of 18.48% is 58% below median its 10-year median of 44.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.77 to a high of 79.40. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Planum GP a.d's value of 18.48% is 10.9% below this industry median. Overall, Planum GP a.d has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planum GP a.d's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
Planum GP a.d's Gross Margin % of 18.48% can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.73. Planum GP a.d's value of 18.48% is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Planum GP a.d's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.77 to 79.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.05 vs. the industry median of 20.73, Planum GP a.d 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.73, based on 1,725 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. Planum GP a.d's current Gross Margin % of 18.48% is 10.9% 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 Planum GP a.d and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planum GP a.d's current Gross Margin % is 18.48%, which is 58% below median its own 10-year median of 44.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planum GP a.d stock overvalued right now?
Planum GP a.d (XBEL:PLNM) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.48%. The stock's GF Value™ is RSD800.49, compared to a current price of RSD507.00 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.48%, which is 58% below median its 10-year median of 44.05 and 10.9% below the Construction industry median of 20.73. Planum GP a.d's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Planum GP a.d (XBEL:PLNM), the current Gross Margin % is 18.48% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Planum GP a.d (XBEL:PLNM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Planum GP a.d stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RSD507.00 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RSD800.49.
Key valuation signals for XBEL:PLNM:
Gross Margin %: 18.48% (58% below median its 10-year median of 44.05)
GF Value™: RSD800.49 vs. price of RSD507.00 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Construction median
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBEL:PLNM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Planum GP a.d is principally engaged in the Engineering and Construction industry. Its activities comprise the construction of Airports and Air bases, Highways and Motorways, Underground structures and Tunnels, Railroad tracks, city roads and infrastructure, hydro-technical facilities, construction of quality and geomechanical testing, catering, and tourism. The company operates in more than 5 countries.
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