Les Constructeurs du boisXPAR:MLLCB 69 Gross Margin % is 21.31% as of Dec. 2024, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 20.56. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLLCB with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.24 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,643 Real Estate companies, Les Constructeurs du bois ranks worse than 72.92% on this metric.
Les Constructeurs du bois (XPAR:MLLCB) 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
Les Constructeurs du bois had a gross margin of 21.31% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Les Constructeurs du bois Gross Margin % Related Terms
Les Constructeurs du bois 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.
Les Constructeurs du bois Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Les Constructeurs du bois'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.
Les Constructeurs du bois Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Les Constructeurs du bois's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Les Constructeurs du bois'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.
Les Constructeurs du bois (XPAR:MLLCB) has a Gross Margin % of 21.31% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Les Constructeurs du bois and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.56. Over the past decade, Les Constructeurs du bois' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.12 to 34.65. According to the industry distribution chart, Les Constructeurs du bois ranks #1198 out of 1643 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 72.9%.
Is Les Constructeurs du bois' Gross Margin % too high?
Les Constructeurs du bois' current Gross Margin % of 21.31% is near median its 10-year median of 20.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.12 to a high of 34.65. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 37.02. Les Constructeurs du bois' value of 21.31% is 42.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Les Constructeurs du bois ranks #1198 out of 1643 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Les Constructeurs du bois has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Les Constructeurs du bois' Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Les Constructeurs du bois ranks #1198 out of 1643 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Les Constructeurs du bois in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 37.02. Les Constructeurs du bois' value of 21.31% is 42.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Les Constructeurs du bois' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.12 to 34.65 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.56 vs. the industry median of 37.02, Les Constructeurs du bois has consistently been below 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 37.02, based on 1,643 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. Les Constructeurs du bois's current Gross Margin % of 21.31% is 42.4% below 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 Les Constructeurs du bois and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 37.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Les Constructeurs du bois's current Gross Margin % is 21.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Les Constructeurs du bois stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Les Constructeurs du bois (XPAR:MLLCB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.24, compared to a current price of €2.34 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.56 and 42.4% below the Real Estate industry median of 37.02. Les Constructeurs du bois' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 12 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 Les Constructeurs du bois (XPAR:MLLCB), the current Gross Margin % is 21.31% 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 Les Constructeurs du bois (XPAR:MLLCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Les Constructeurs du bois stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.34 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.24.
GuruFocus considers Les Constructeurs du bois to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLLCB:
Gross Margin %: 21.31% (near median its 10-year median of 20.56)
GF Value™: €4.24 vs. price of €2.34 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.4% below the Real Estate median (#1198 of 1643)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLLCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Les Constructeurs du bois SA is a real estate developer specializing in timber construction in two main segments medical homes and assisted living facilities seniors (RSS).
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