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Compagnie du Mont-BlancXPAR:MLCMB +0.83%81 Gross Margin % is 90.39% as of May. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 94.31. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLCMB with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €183.61 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 792 Travel & Leisure companies, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks better than 94.32% on this metric.
XPAR:MLCMB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.32% of 792
companies
in the Travel & Leisure industry
Industry Median: 43.5
vs XPAR:MLCMB: 90.39
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc had a gross margin of 90.39% for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Compagnie du Mont-Blanc was -1.00% per year.
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) 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
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc had a gross margin of 90.39% for the quarter that ended in May. 2025 => 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.
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Gross Margin % Related Terms
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:MLCMB vs AS, HAS, LTH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc'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.
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Compagnie du Mont-Blanc'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.
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) has a Gross Margin % of 90.39% as of May. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Compagnie du Mont-Blanc and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 94.31. Over the past decade, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.39 to 95.19. According to the industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks #45 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 5.7%.
Is Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Gross Margin % too high?
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's current Gross Margin % of 90.39% is near median its 10-year median of 94.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.39 to a high of 95.19. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.50. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's value of 90.39% is 107.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks #45 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's Gross Margin % compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc ranks #45 out of 792 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Compagnie du Mont-Blanc in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.50. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's value of 90.39% is 107.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.39 to 95.19 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 94.31 vs. the industry median of 43.50, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc 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 43.50, based on 792 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. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's current Gross Margin % of 90.39% is 107.8% 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 Compagnie du Mont-Blanc and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's current Gross Margin % is 90.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 94.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Compagnie du Mont-Blanc stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €183.61, compared to a current price of €242.00 — trading 31.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 90.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 94.31 and 107.8% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.50. Compagnie du Mont-Blanc's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB), the current Gross Margin % is 90.39% as of May. 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 Compagnie du Mont-Blanc (XPAR:MLCMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Compagnie du Mont-Blanc stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €242.00 is trading 31.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €183.61.
GuruFocus considers Compagnie du Mont-Blanc to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLCMB:
Gross Margin %: 90.39% (near median its 10-year median of 94.31)
GF Value™: €183.61 vs. price of €242.00 (31.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.8% above the Travel & Leisure median (#45 of 792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLCMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Compagnie du Mont-Blanc operates as a ski lift company in France. The company is involved in serving and providing transportation in the mountains by ski lifts, chairlifts, gondolas, cable cars, and cog railways.
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