MLP SEXSWX:MLP 84 Gross Margin % is 32.95% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 31.48. GuruFocus rates XSWX:MLP with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF6.24. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 553 Asset Management companies, MLP SE ranks worse than 73.24% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. MLP SE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF94 Mil. MLP SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF287 Mil. Therefore, MLP SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.95%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MLP SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:MLP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.6 Med: 31.48 Max: 32.01
Current: 31.47
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MLP SE was 32.01%. The lowest was 30.60%. And the median was 31.48%.
XSWX:MLP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.24% of 553
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 58.4
vs XSWX:MLP: 31.47
MLP SE had a gross margin of 32.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MLP SE was 0.30% per year.
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) 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
MLP SE had a gross margin of 32.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
MLP SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
MLP SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MLP SE'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.
XSWX:MLP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, MLP SE'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.
MLP SE Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MLP SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MLP SE'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.
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) has a Gross Margin % of 32.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MLP SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.48. Over the past decade, MLP SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.60 to 32.01. According to the industry distribution chart, MLP SE ranks #405 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is MLP SE's Gross Margin % too high?
MLP SE's current Gross Margin % of 32.95% is near median its 10-year median of 31.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.60 to a high of 32.01. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. MLP SE's value of 32.95% is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MLP SE ranks #405 out of 553 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MLP SE has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MLP SE's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MLP SE ranks #405 out of 553 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MLP SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 58.40. MLP SE's value of 32.95% is 43.6% below this benchmark. Historically, MLP SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.60 to 32.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.48 vs. the industry median of 58.40, MLP SE 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 58.40, based on 553 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. MLP SE's current Gross Margin % of 32.95% is 43.6% 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 MLP SE and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 58.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MLP SE's current Gross Margin % is 32.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MLP SE stock overvalued right now?
MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) has a current Gross Margin % of 32.95%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF6.24, compared to a current price of CHF7.33 — trading 17.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.48 and 43.6% below the Asset Management industry median of 58.40. MLP SE's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 6 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 MLP SE (XSWX:MLP), the current Gross Margin % is 32.95% as of Mar. 2026. 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 MLP SE (XSWX:MLP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MLP SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF7.33 is trading 17.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF6.24.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:MLP:
Gross Margin %: 32.95% (near median its 10-year median of 31.48)
GF Value™: CHF6.24 vs. price of CHF7.33 (17.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43.6% below the Asset Management median (#405 of 553)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:MLP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MLP SE is a holding company providing financial and economic consulting services to private, corporate, and institutional clients, covering retirement provision, wealth management, insurance, loans, and banking. It operates through segments, including the Financial Consulting segment, which generates the majority of revenue, driven by retirement planning, health and non-life insurance, loans and mortgages, and wealth management. The Banking segment includes services such as accounts, cards, and interest rate business, while the FERI segment contributes through wealth management consulting. The DOMCURA and Industrial Broker segments mainly generate revenue from insurance brokerage and administration, particularly in non-life insurance for private and commercial clients.
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