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Arab InvestorsXPAE:ARAB 45 Gross Margin % is 73.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 81.52. GuruFocus rates XPAE:ARAB with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD0.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,641 Real Estate companies, Arab Investors ranks better than 86.84% on this metric.
Arab Investors PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arab Investors's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAE:ARAB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.93 Med: 81.52 Max: 88.17
Current: 77.84
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arab Investors was 88.17%. The lowest was 18.93%. And the median was 81.52%.
XPAE:ARAB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.84% of 1641
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.95
vs XPAE:ARAB: 77.84
Arab Investors had a gross margin of 73.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arab Investors was -4.20% per year.
Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) 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
Arab Investors had a gross margin of 73.91% 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.
Arab Investors Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arab Investors Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Arab Investors's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Investors'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.
Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) has a Gross Margin % of 73.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arab Investors and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.52. Over the past decade, Arab Investors' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.93 to 88.17. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #216 out of 1641 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Arab Investors' Gross Margin % too high?
Arab Investors' current Gross Margin % of 73.91% is near median its 10-year median of 81.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.93 to a high of 88.17. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.95. Arab Investors' value of 73.91% is 100% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #216 out of 1641 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arab Investors has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Investors' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Arab Investors ranks #216 out of 1641 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arab Investors in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.95. Arab Investors' value of 73.91% is 100% above this benchmark. Historically, Arab Investors' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.93 to 88.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.52 vs. the industry median of 36.95, Arab Investors 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.95, based on 1,641 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. Arab Investors's current Gross Margin % of 73.91% is 100% 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 Arab Investors and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Investors's current Gross Margin % is 73.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Investors stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD0.81, compared to a current price of JOD0.95 — trading 17.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.52 and 100% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.95. Arab Investors' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 11 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 Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB), the current Gross Margin % is 73.91% 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 Arab Investors (XPAE:ARAB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Investors stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JOD0.95 is trading 17.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of JOD0.81.
GuruFocus considers Arab Investors to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAE:ARAB:
Gross Margin %: 73.91% (near median its 10-year median of 81.52)
GF Value™: JOD0.81 vs. price of JOD0.95 (17.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100% above the Real Estate median (#216 of 1641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAE:ARAB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Investors PLC is engaged in investment activities primarily in the real estate sector. The company also invests in industrial and tourist projects, as well as securities.
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