Alfa Laval ABALFVF 89 Gross Margin % is 38.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 33.89. GuruFocus rates ALFVF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $49.48 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Alfa Laval AB ranks better than 72.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alfa Laval AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ALFVF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.02 Med: 33.89 Max: 36.62
Current: 36.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alfa Laval AB was 36.62%. The lowest was 31.02%. And the median was 33.89%.
ALFVF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 72.86% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs ALFVF: 36.62
Alfa Laval AB had a gross margin of 38.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alfa Laval AB was 0.40% per year.
Alfa Laval AB (OTCPK:ALFVF) 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
Alfa Laval AB had a gross margin of 38.80% 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.
Alfa Laval AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval AB'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval AB'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.
Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF) has a Gross Margin % of 38.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 33.89. Over the past decade, Alfa Laval AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.02 to 36.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #815 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 27.1%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.80% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 33.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.02 to a high of 36.62. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Alfa Laval AB's value of 38.80% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #815 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #815 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Alfa Laval AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Alfa Laval AB's value of 38.80% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Alfa Laval AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.02 to 36.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.89 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Alfa Laval AB 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Gross Margin % of 38.80% is 44.8% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Gross Margin % is 38.80%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 33.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.48, compared to a current price of $58.25 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.80%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 33.89 and 44.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF), the current Gross Margin % is 38.80% 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 Alfa Laval AB (ALFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.25 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.48.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALFVF:
Gross Margin %: 38.80% (14% above median its 10-year median of 33.89)
GF Value™: $49.48 vs. price of $58.25 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Industrial Products median (#815 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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