Blue Bird (FRA:4RB) Gross Profit: €285 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:4RB Blue Bird Corp FRA:4RB
86 GF Score
Price €53.86
GF Value €45.46
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Blue Bird Gross Profit?

Blue Bird FRA:4RB +0.79% 86 Gross Profit is €285 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4RB with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €45.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review.

Blue Bird's gross profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €90 Mil. Blue Bird's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €285 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Blue Bird's gross profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €90 Mil. Blue Bird's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €449 Mil. Therefore, Blue Bird's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 19.99%.

Blue Bird had a gross margin of 19.99% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Blue Bird was 20.57%. The lowest was 4.56%. And the median was 12.56%.


Blue Bird  (FRA:4RB) Gross Profit 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 Bird had a gross margin of 19.99% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage


Blue Bird Gross Profit Related Terms


Blue Bird Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Blue Bird's Gross Profit 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.

Blue Bird Gross Profit Chart

Blue Bird Annual Data
Trend Sep16 Sep17 Sep18 Sep19 Sep20 Sep21 Sep22 Sep23 Sep24 Sep25
Gross Profit
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Blue Bird Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:4RB vs ALG, LNN, ASTE: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Blue Bird's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Bird Gross Profit vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry

For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Blue Bird's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Blue Bird's Gross Profit falls into.


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Blue Bird Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Blue Bird's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Sep. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Sep. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=1261.044 - 1002.451
=259

Blue Bird's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=448.895 - 359.166
=90

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €285 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Blue Bird's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=90 / 448.895
=19.99 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of €285 Mil mean?
Blue Bird (FRA:4RB) has a Gross Profit of €285 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Blue Bird and its competitors.
Is Blue Bird's Gross Profit too high?
Blue Bird's current Gross Profit is €285 Mil. Overall, Blue Bird has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Blue Bird's Gross Profit compare to ALG and LNN?
Blue Bird's Gross Profit of €285 Mil can be compared against companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Blue Bird and its competitors. Blue Bird's current Gross Profit is €285 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Blue Bird stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird (FRA:4RB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €45.46, compared to a current price of €53.86 — trading 18.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €285 Mil. Blue Bird's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Blue Bird (FRA:4RB), the current Gross Profit is €285 Mil as of Jun. 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 Bird (FRA:4RB) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Blue Bird stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €53.86 is trading 18.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €45.46. GuruFocus considers Blue Bird to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:4RB:

  • Gross Profit: €285 Mil
  • GF Value™: €45.46 vs. price of €53.86 (18.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 86/100 with 2 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4RB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Blue Bird Business Description

Other Exchanges BLBD:USA
Address 3920 Arkwright Road, 2nd Floor, Macon, GA, USA, 31210
Blue Bird Corp is an American bus manufacturing company. It is an independent designer and manufacturer of school buses. The company operates in two segments; the Bus segment which involves the design, engineering, manufacture, and sales of school buses and extended warranties; and the Parts segment which includes the sales of replacement bus parts. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its customers in the United States and the rest from Canada and Rest of the world.
86GF Score

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