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Blue Square Real EstateXTAE:BLSR -3.16%76 Gross Margin % is 71.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 84.91. GuruFocus rates XTAE:BLSR with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪247.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,645 Real Estate companies, Blue Square Real Estate ranks better than 78.66% on this metric.
XTAE:BLSR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.66% of 1645
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.98
vs XTAE:BLSR: 67.50
Blue Square Real Estate had a gross margin of 71.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Blue Square Real Estate was -4.60% per year.
Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR) 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
Blue Square Real Estate had a gross margin of 71.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Blue Square Real Estate Gross Margin % Related Terms
Blue Square Real Estate 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.
XTAE:BLSR vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Blue Square Real Estate'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.
Blue Square Real Estate Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Blue Square Real Estate's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Blue Square Real Estate'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.
Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR) has a Gross Margin % of 71.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Blue Square Real Estate and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 84.91. Over the past decade, Blue Square Real Estate's Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.50 to 96.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Blue Square Real Estate ranks #351 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 21.3%.
Is Blue Square Real Estate's Gross Margin % too high?
Blue Square Real Estate's current Gross Margin % of 71.12% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 84.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.50 to a high of 96.11. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Blue Square Real Estate's value of 71.12% is 92.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Blue Square Real Estate ranks #351 out of 1645 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Blue Square Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Square Real Estate's Gross Margin % compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Blue Square Real Estate ranks #351 out of 1645 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Blue Square Real Estate in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.98. Blue Square Real Estate's value of 71.12% is 92.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Blue Square Real Estate's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.50 to 96.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.91 vs. the industry median of 36.98, Blue Square Real Estate 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.98, based on 1,645 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. Blue Square Real Estate's current Gross Margin % of 71.12% is 92.3% 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 Blue Square Real Estate and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Blue Square Real Estate's current Gross Margin % is 71.12%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 84.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Square Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪247.49, compared to a current price of ₪313.00 — trading 26.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.12%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 84.91 and 92.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.98. Blue Square Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 8 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 Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR), the current Gross Margin % is 71.12% 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 Blue Square Real Estate (XTAE:BLSR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Square Real Estate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪313.00 is trading 26.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪247.49.
GuruFocus considers Blue Square Real Estate to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:BLSR:
Gross Margin %: 71.12% (16% below median its 10-year median of 84.91)
GF Value™: ₪247.49 vs. price of ₪313.00 (26.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.3% above the Real Estate median (#351 of 1645)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:BLSR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Blue Square Real Estate Ltd is engaged in the development and rental of real estate properties. The company is engaged in innovation, development, and the improvement of commercial properties, shopping malls, logistics centers, and office towers. The company also undertakes residential, mixed-use, and urban renewal projects in high-demand regions.
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