EkterATH:EKTER -0.38%67 Gross Margin % is 25.57% as of Dec. 2025, which is 99% above its 10-year median of 12.87. GuruFocus rates ATH:EKTER with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Ekter ranks better than 51.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ekter's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €13.72 Mil. Ekter's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €53.66 Mil. Therefore, Ekter's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 25.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ekter's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:EKTER'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.22 Med: 12.87 Max: 21.91
Current: 21.91
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ekter was 21.91%. The lowest was -6.22%. And the median was 12.87%.
ATH:EKTER's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.8% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.75
vs ATH:EKTER: 21.91
Ekter had a gross margin of 25.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ekter was 22.60% per year.
Ekter (ATH:EKTER) 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
Ekter had a gross margin of 25.57% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Ekter Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ekter Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ekter'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.
ATH:EKTER vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ekter'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.
Ekter Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ekter's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ekter'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.
Ekter (ATH:EKTER) has a Gross Margin % of 25.57% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ekter and its competitors. This is 99% above median its historical median of 12.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Ekter ranks #828 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Ekter's Gross Margin % too high?
Ekter's current Gross Margin % of 25.57% is 99% above median its 10-year median of 12.87. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Ekter's value of 25.57% is 23.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ekter ranks #828 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ekter has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ekter's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ekter ranks #828 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ekter in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.75. Ekter's value of 25.57% is 23.2% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.87 vs. the industry median of 20.75, Ekter 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.75, based on 1,718 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. Ekter's current Gross Margin % of 25.57% is 23.2% 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 Ekter and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ekter's current Gross Margin % is 25.57%, which is 99% above median its own 10-year median of 12.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ekter stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekter (ATH:EKTER) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.52, compared to a current price of €5.19 — trading 106% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.57%, which is 99% above median its 10-year median of 12.87 and 23.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.75. Ekter's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Ekter (ATH:EKTER), the current Gross Margin % is 25.57% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Ekter (ATH:EKTER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekter stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.19 is trading 106% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.52.
GuruFocus considers Ekter to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:EKTER:
Gross Margin %: 25.57% (99% above median its 10-year median of 12.87)
GF Value™: €2.52 vs. price of €5.19 (106% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.2% above the Construction median (#828 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:EKTER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ekter SA is a construction company. The company is engaged in infrastructure projects, as well as special building construction such as hospitals, airport terminals. Its activities in the construction field include waste disposal management, renewable energy projects and railway projects in the region of Balkans and the Middle East. The company offer services to private as well as public projects.
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