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Umalis GroupXPAR:MLUMG 55 Gross Margin % is 73.28% as of Dec. 2024, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 77.56. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLUMG with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,006 Business Services companies, Umalis Group ranks better than 85.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Umalis Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLUMG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 63.13 Med: 77.56 Max: 81.57
Current: 73.28
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Umalis Group was 81.57%. The lowest was 63.13%. And the median was 77.56%.
XPAR:MLUMG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.09% of 1006
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.575
vs XPAR:MLUMG: 73.28
Umalis Group had a gross margin of 73.28% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Umalis Group was -0.40% per year.
Umalis Group (XPAR:MLUMG) 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
Umalis Group had a gross margin of 73.28% 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.
Umalis Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Umalis Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Umalis Group'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:MLUMG vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Umalis Group'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.
Umalis Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Umalis Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Umalis Group'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.
Umalis Group (XPAR:MLUMG) has a Gross Margin % of 73.28% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Umalis Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.56. Over the past decade, Umalis Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.13 to 81.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Umalis Group ranks #150 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Umalis Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Umalis Group's current Gross Margin % of 73.28% is near median its 10-year median of 77.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.13 to a high of 81.57. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Umalis Group's value of 73.28% is 111.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Umalis Group ranks #150 out of 1006 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Umalis Group has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Umalis Group's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Umalis Group ranks #150 out of 1006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Umalis Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Umalis Group's value of 73.28% is 111.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Umalis Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.13 to 81.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.56 vs. the industry median of 34.58, Umalis Group 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 34.58, based on 1,006 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. Umalis Group's current Gross Margin % of 73.28% is 111.9% 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 Umalis Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Umalis Group's current Gross Margin % is 73.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Umalis Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umalis Group (XPAR:MLUMG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.15, compared to a current price of €3.10 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.56 and 111.9% above the Business Services industry median of 34.58. Umalis Group's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Umalis Group (XPAR:MLUMG), the current Gross Margin % is 73.28% 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 Umalis Group (XPAR:MLUMG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Umalis Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.10 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.15.
GuruFocus considers Umalis Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLUMG:
Gross Margin %: 73.28% (near median its 10-year median of 77.56)
GF Value™: €3.15 vs. price of €3.10 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111.9% above the Business Services median (#150 of 1006)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLUMG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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