Mare NostrumXPAR:ALMAR +8.68%46 Gross Margin % is 34.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 36.89. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALMAR with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Mare Nostrum ranks better than 52.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Mare Nostrum's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALMAR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.95 Med: 36.89 Max: 39.12
Current: 36.6
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Mare Nostrum was 39.12%. The lowest was 20.95%. And the median was 36.89%.
XPAR:ALMAR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.73% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs XPAR:ALMAR: 36.60
Mare Nostrum had a gross margin of 34.80% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Mare Nostrum was -0.90% per year.
Mare Nostrum (XPAR:ALMAR) 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
Mare Nostrum had a gross margin of 34.80% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Mare Nostrum Gross Margin % Related Terms
Mare Nostrum Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mare Nostrum'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.
XPAR:ALMAR vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Mare Nostrum'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.
Mare Nostrum Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Mare Nostrum's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mare Nostrum'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.
Mare Nostrum (XPAR:ALMAR) has a Gross Margin % of 34.80% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Mare Nostrum and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.89. Over the past decade, Mare Nostrum's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.95 to 39.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Mare Nostrum ranks #476 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Mare Nostrum's Gross Margin % too high?
Mare Nostrum's current Gross Margin % of 34.80% is near median its 10-year median of 36.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.95 to a high of 39.12. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Mare Nostrum's value of 34.80% is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mare Nostrum ranks #476 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mare Nostrum has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mare Nostrum's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Mare Nostrum ranks #476 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Mare Nostrum in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Mare Nostrum's value of 34.80% is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Mare Nostrum's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.95 to 39.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.89 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Mare Nostrum 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Mare Nostrum's current Gross Margin % of 34.80% is 0.9% 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 Mare Nostrum and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mare Nostrum's current Gross Margin % is 34.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mare Nostrum stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mare Nostrum (XPAR:ALMAR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.45, compared to a current price of €0.58 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.89 and 0.9% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Mare Nostrum's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Mare Nostrum (XPAR:ALMAR), the current Gross Margin % is 34.80% 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 Mare Nostrum (XPAR:ALMAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mare Nostrum stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.58 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.45.
GuruFocus considers Mare Nostrum to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALMAR:
Gross Margin %: 34.80% (near median its 10-year median of 36.89)
GF Value™: €0.45 vs. price of €0.58 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% above the Business Services median (#476 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALMAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mare Nostrum is engaged in human resources management. The company provides temporary work, recruitment, training as well as payroll and professional mobility.
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