Albena (XBUL:ALB) Gross Margin %: 75.88% (As of Mar. 2026) — 93% Above Median


XBUL:ALB Albena XBUL:ALB
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GF Value €29.85
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What is Albena Gross Margin %?

Albena XBUL:ALB 61 Gross Margin % is 75.88% as of Mar. 2026, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 39.22. GuruFocus rates XBUL:ALB with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.85 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 790 Travel & Leisure companies, Albena ranks better than 84.05% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Albena's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.36 Mil. Albena's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.79 Mil. Therefore, Albena's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 75.88%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Albena's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XBUL:ALB' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -30.4   Med: 39.22   Max: 73.46
Current: 73.46


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Albena was 73.46%. The lowest was -30.40%. And the median was 39.22%.

XBUL:ALB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
84.05% of 790 companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 44.09 vs XBUL:ALB: 73.46

Albena had a gross margin of 75.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Albena was 0.00% per year.


Albena  (XBUL:ALB) 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

Albena had a gross margin of 75.88% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.


Albena Gross Margin % Related Terms


Albena Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Albena'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.

Albena Gross Margin % Chart

Albena Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Albena Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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XBUL:ALB vs LVS, MGM, WYNN: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Resorts & Casinos subindustry, Albena'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.


Albena Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Albena's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Albena's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Albena Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Albena's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=54 / 74.048
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(74.048 - 20.027) / 74.048
=72.95 %

Albena's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1.4 / 1.791
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1.791 - 0.432) / 1.791
=75.88 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 75.88% mean?
Albena (XBUL:ALB) has a Gross Margin % of 75.88% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Albena and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 39.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Albena ranks #126 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Albena's Gross Margin % too high?
Albena's current Gross Margin % of 75.88% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 39.22. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.09. Albena's value of 75.88% is 72.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Albena ranks #126 out of 790 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Albena has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Albena's Gross Margin % compare to LVS and MGM?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Albena ranks #126 out of 790 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Albena in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.09. Albena's value of 75.88% is 72.1% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 39.22 vs. the industry median of 44.09, Albena has consistently been above 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.09, based on 790 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. Albena's current Gross Margin % of 75.88% is 72.1% above 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 Albena and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Albena's current Gross Margin % is 75.88%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 39.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Albena stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albena (XBUL:ALB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.85, compared to a current price of €13.40 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.88%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 39.22 and 72.1% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.09. Albena's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Albena (XBUL:ALB), the current Gross Margin % is 75.88% 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 Albena (XBUL:ALB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Albena stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €13.40 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €29.85. GuruFocus considers Albena to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XBUL:ALB:

  • Gross Margin %: 75.88% (93% above median its 10-year median of 39.22)
  • GF Value™: €29.85 vs. price of €13.40 (55.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 61/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 72.1% above the Travel & Leisure median (#126 of 790)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:ALB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Albena Business Description

Address 33-35, St. Ivan Rilski street, Sofia, BGR, 1000
Albena operates hotels and restaurants and provides international tourism services. Its facilities include hotels, restaurants, bars, internet cafes, medical services, congress halls, swimming pools and sports services.
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