ElastronATH:ELSTR -0.71%60 Gross Margin % is 15.33% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 13.38. GuruFocus rates ATH:ELSTR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Steel companies, Elastron ranks better than 51.93% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Elastron's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.5 Mil. Elastron's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €81.9 Mil. Therefore, Elastron's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 15.33%.
Warning Sign:
Elastron SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elastron's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:ELSTR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 8.82 Med: 13.38 Max: 19.57
Current: 13.45
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Elastron was 19.57%. The lowest was 8.82%. And the median was 13.38%.
ATH:ELSTR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 51.93% of 597
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs ATH:ELSTR: 13.45
Elastron had a gross margin of 15.33% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Elastron was -6.70% per year.
Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) 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
Elastron had a gross margin of 15.33% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Elastron Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elastron Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elastron'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:ELSTR vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Elastron'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.
Elastron Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Elastron's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elastron'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.
Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) has a Gross Margin % of 15.33% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elastron and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 13.38. Over the past decade, Elastron's Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.82 to 19.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Elastron ranks #287 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 48.1%.
Is Elastron's Gross Margin % too high?
Elastron's current Gross Margin % of 15.33% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 13.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 8.82 to a high of 19.57. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Elastron's value of 15.33% is 21.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elastron ranks #287 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elastron has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elastron's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Elastron ranks #287 out of 597 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Elastron in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Elastron's value of 15.33% is 21.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Elastron's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 8.82 to 19.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.38 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Elastron 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 597 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. Elastron's current Gross Margin % of 15.33% is 21.7% 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 Elastron and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elastron's current Gross Margin % is 15.33%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 13.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elastron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.38, compared to a current price of €2.78 — trading 16.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.33%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 13.38 and 21.7% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. Elastron's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 10 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 Elastron (ATH:ELSTR), the current Gross Margin % is 15.33% 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 Elastron (ATH:ELSTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elastron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.78 is trading 16.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.38.
GuruFocus considers Elastron to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATH:ELSTR:
Gross Margin %: 15.33% (15% above median its 10-year median of 13.38)
GF Value™: €2.38 vs. price of €2.78 (16.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% above the Steel median (#287 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATH:ELSTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elastron SA is a Greece based company engaged in importing, processing, and trading of steel, steel plates, iron and metal goods, and related goods. The business segments are Steel products, Energy segment, and Agricultural products. The company processes, produces and resells steel products and insulated composite panels in Steel products segment. Electrical energy segment includes production of electric energy from photovoltaic stations. Agricultural products segment consists production of agricultural products from glasshouse cultivations. The group generates majority of the revenue from the Steel products segment. It makes sales in Greece, and internationally, of which sales in Greece constitutes mainly to the revenue.
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