Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (OTCPK:AVHNF) 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
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV had a gross margin of 39.28% 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.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Engineering & Construction subindustry, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV'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.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ackermans & Van Haaren NV'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.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (AVHNF) has a Gross Margin % of 39.28% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ackermans & Van Haaren NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.29. Over the past decade, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.30 to 51.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #319 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.6%.
Is Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Gross Margin % of 39.28% is near median its 10-year median of 43.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.30 to a high of 51.44. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's value of 39.28% is 89.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #319 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV ranks #319 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ackermans & Van Haaren NV in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's value of 39.28% is 89.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.30 to 51.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.29 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV 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 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Gross Margin % of 39.28% is 89.7% 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's current Gross Margin % is 39.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ackermans & Van Haaren NV stock overvalued right now?
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (AVHNF) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is $226.64, compared to a current price of $311.60 — trading 37.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.29 and 89.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Ackermans & Van Haaren NV's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (AVHNF), the current Gross Margin % is 39.28% 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 Ackermans & Van Haaren NV (AVHNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ackermans & Van Haaren NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $311.60 is trading 37.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $226.64.
Key valuation signals for AVHNF:
Gross Margin %: 39.28% (near median its 10-year median of 43.29)
GF Value™: $226.64 vs. price of $311.60 (37.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.7% above the Construction median (#319 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AVHNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ackermans & Van Haaren NV is an investment company. It is a diversified group active in Marine Engineering & Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate, Energy & Resources, and Growth Capital. The company's business segments include: Marine Engineering and Contracting, Private Banking, Real Estate, Energy and Resources, and AvH and Growth Capital. The majority of revenue is derived from the Marine Engineering & Contracting segment.
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