L agence AutomobiliereXPAR:MLAA 33 Gross Margin % is 41.50% as of Dec. 2024, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 58.56. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLAA with a GF Score™ of 33/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, L agence Automobiliere ranks better than 87.77% on this metric.
XPAR:MLAA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.77% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.8
vs XPAR:MLAA: 41.50
L agence Automobiliere had a gross margin of 41.50% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for L agence Automobiliere was 0.00% per year.
L agence Automobiliere (XPAR:MLAA) 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
L agence Automobiliere had a gross margin of 41.50% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
L agence Automobiliere Gross Margin % Related Terms
L agence Automobiliere Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for L agence Automobiliere'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.
L agence Automobiliere Gross Margin % Chart
L agence Automobiliere Annual Data
Trend
Dec19
Dec20
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
76.10
75.61
38.24
41.50
L agence Automobiliere Semi-Annual Data
Dec19
Dec20
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
76.10
75.61
38.24
41.50
XPAR:MLAA vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, L agence Automobiliere'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.
L agence Automobiliere Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, L agence Automobiliere's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where L agence Automobiliere'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.
L agence Automobiliere (XPAR:MLAA) has a Gross Margin % of 41.50% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on L agence Automobiliere and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 58.56. Over the past decade, L agence Automobiliere's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.24 to 76.10. According to the industry distribution chart, L agence Automobiliere ranks #160 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is L agence Automobiliere's Gross Margin % too high?
L agence Automobiliere's current Gross Margin % of 41.50% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 58.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.24 to a high of 76.10. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. L agence Automobiliere's value of 41.50% is 109.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, L agence Automobiliere ranks #160 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, L agence Automobiliere has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does L agence Automobiliere's Gross Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, L agence Automobiliere ranks #160 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places L agence Automobiliere in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. L agence Automobiliere's value of 41.50% is 109.6% above this benchmark. Historically, L agence Automobiliere's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.24 to 76.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.56 vs. the industry median of 19.80, L agence Automobiliere 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.80, based on 1,308 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. L agence Automobiliere's current Gross Margin % of 41.50% is 109.6% 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 L agence Automobiliere and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. L agence Automobiliere's current Gross Margin % is 41.50%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 58.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is L agence Automobiliere stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L agence Automobiliere (XPAR:MLAA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.49, compared to a current price of €2.20 — trading 59.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.50%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 58.56 and 109.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.80. L agence Automobiliere's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 2 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 L agence Automobiliere (XPAR:MLAA), the current Gross Margin % is 41.50% as of Dec. 2024. 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 L agence Automobiliere (XPAR:MLAA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, L agence Automobiliere stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.20 is trading 59.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.49.
GuruFocus considers L agence Automobiliere to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLAA:
Gross Margin %: 41.50% (29% below median its 10-year median of 58.56)
GF Value™: €5.49 vs. price of €2.20 (59.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#160 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLAA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
L agence Automobiliere SA is specialized in the purchase and sale of used vehicles. The company also offers services in financing, insurance, assistance and other. It has over 90 branches located in Europe.
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