AUTO1 GroupATOGF +0.91%69 Gross Margin % is 11.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 9.38. GuruFocus rates ATOGF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.57 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, AUTO1 Group ranks worse than 80.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AUTO1 Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATOGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.47 Med: 9.38 Max: 12.12
Current: 12.04
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of AUTO1 Group was 12.12%. The lowest was 7.47%. And the median was 9.38%.
ATOGF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.96% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs ATOGF: 12.04
AUTO1 Group had a gross margin of 11.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AUTO1 Group was 5.60% per year.
AUTO1 Group (OTCPK:ATOGF) 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
AUTO1 Group had a gross margin of 11.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
AUTO1 Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
AUTO1 Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AUTO1 Group'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.
ATOGF vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, AUTO1 Group'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.
AUTO1 Group Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AUTO1 Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AUTO1 Group'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.
AUTO1 Group (ATOGF) has a Gross Margin % of 11.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AUTO1 Group and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 9.38. Over the past decade, AUTO1 Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.47 to 12.12. According to the industry distribution chart, AUTO1 Group ranks #1063 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 81%.
Is AUTO1 Group's Gross Margin % too high?
AUTO1 Group's current Gross Margin % of 11.87% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 9.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.47 to a high of 12.12. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. AUTO1 Group's value of 11.87% is 40.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUTO1 Group ranks #1063 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AUTO1 Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUTO1 Group's Gross Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AUTO1 Group ranks #1063 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AUTO1 Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. AUTO1 Group's value of 11.87% is 40.2% below this benchmark. Historically, AUTO1 Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.47 to 12.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.38 vs. the industry median of 19.84, AUTO1 Group has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. AUTO1 Group's current Gross Margin % of 11.87% is 40.2% below 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 AUTO1 Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUTO1 Group's current Gross Margin % is 11.87%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 9.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUTO1 Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTO1 Group (ATOGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.57, compared to a current price of $27.75 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.87%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 9.38 and 40.2% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. AUTO1 Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 AUTO1 Group (ATOGF), the current Gross Margin % is 11.87% 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 AUTO1 Group (ATOGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUTO1 Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.75 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.57.
GuruFocus considers AUTO1 Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATOGF:
Gross Margin %: 11.87% (27% above median its 10-year median of 9.38)
GF Value™: $18.57 vs. price of $27.75 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.2% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1063 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATOGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AUTO1 Group is a digital platform that facilitates the buying and selling of used cars online. It provides a simple and convenient way for both individual customers and professional car dealers across Europe to purchase and sell used cars at transparent prices, without the need for negotiation. AUTO1 Group has two main operating segments: Merchant and Retail. In the Merchant segment, used cars are sold to commercial car dealers through the AUTO1.com brand. The Merchant revenue includes auction fees, logistics services fees, and other charges associated with the provision of vehicles to dealers. The Retail segment focuses on selling used cars to private customers under the Autohero brand. However, the majority of the revenue is generated from the Merchant segment.
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