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Sun Communities's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $257 Mil. Sun Communities's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,198 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sun Communities's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $257 Mil. Sun Communities's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $501 Mil. Therefore, Sun Communities's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.41%.
Sun Communities had a gross margin of 51.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sun Communities was 56.37%. The lowest was 48.25%. And the median was 53.92%.
Sun Communities (NYSE:SUI) 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
Sun Communities had a gross margin of 51.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Sun Communities Gross Profit Related Terms
Sun Communities Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sun Communities'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.
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, Sun Communities'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.
Sun Communities Gross Profit vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Sun Communities's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sun Communities's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $1,198 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Sun Communities (SUI) has a Gross Profit of $1,198 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Sun Communities and its competitors.
Is Sun Communities' Gross Profit too high?
Sun Communities' current Gross Profit is $1,198 Mil. Overall, Sun Communities has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sun Communities' Gross Profit compare to MAA and UDR?
Sun Communities' Gross Profit of $1,198 Mil can be compared against companies in the REITs 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 REITs company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the REITs 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 Sun Communities and its competitors. Sun Communities's current Gross Profit is $1,198 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sun Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities (SUI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $130.87, compared to a current price of $121.46 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $1,198 Mil. Sun Communities' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Sun Communities (SUI), the current Gross Profit is $1,198 Mil 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 Sun Communities (SUI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sun Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $121.46 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $130.87.
GuruFocus considers Sun Communities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SUI:
Gross Profit: $1,198 Mil
GF Value™: $130.87 vs. price of $121.46 (7.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SUI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sun Communities is a residential REIT that focuses on owning manufactured housing and residential vehicle communities. The company currently owns a portfolio of 513 properties, which includes 347 manufactured housing communities and 166 residential vehicle communities. Sun targets owning properties that are desirable as second homes or vacation properties, with nearly 50% of the portfolio located in either Florida or Michigan near major bodies of water.
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