NV BekaertBEKSF 72 Gross Margin % is 9.38% as of Dec. 2025, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 15.54. GuruFocus rates BEKSF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.06. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, NV Bekaert ranks worse than 84.32% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NV Bekaert's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $192 Mil. NV Bekaert's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,052 Mil. Therefore, NV Bekaert's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 9.38%.
Warning Sign:
NV Bekaert SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NV Bekaert's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BEKSF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.2 Med: 15.54 Max: 18.31
Current: 13.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NV Bekaert was 18.31%. The lowest was 12.20%. And the median was 15.54%.
BEKSF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.32% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs BEKSF: 13.01
NV Bekaert had a gross margin of 9.38% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NV Bekaert was -2.10% per year.
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
NV Bekaert had a gross margin of 9.38% 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.
NV Bekaert Gross Margin % Related Terms
NV Bekaert Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NV Bekaert'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 Metal Fabrication subindustry, NV Bekaert'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.
NV Bekaert Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, NV Bekaert's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NV Bekaert'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.
NV Bekaert (BEKSF) has a Gross Margin % of 9.38% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NV Bekaert and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 15.54. Over the past decade, NV Bekaert's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.20 to 18.31. According to the industry distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #2532 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 84.3%.
Is NV Bekaert's Gross Margin % too high?
NV Bekaert's current Gross Margin % of 9.38% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 15.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.20 to a high of 18.31. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. NV Bekaert's value of 9.38% is 65% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #2532 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NV Bekaert has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NV Bekaert's Gross Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, NV Bekaert ranks #2532 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NV Bekaert in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. NV Bekaert's value of 9.38% is 65% below this benchmark. Historically, NV Bekaert's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.20 to 18.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.54 vs. the industry median of 26.79, NV Bekaert 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 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. NV Bekaert's current Gross Margin % of 9.38% is 65% 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 NV Bekaert 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. NV Bekaert's current Gross Margin % is 9.38%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 15.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NV Bekaert stock overvalued right now?
NV Bekaert (BEKSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 9.38%. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.06, compared to a current price of $42.70 — trading 12.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.38%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 15.54 and 65% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. NV Bekaert's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 NV Bekaert (BEKSF), the current Gross Margin % is 9.38% 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 NV Bekaert (BEKSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NV Bekaert stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $42.70 is trading 12.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $38.06.
Key valuation signals for BEKSF:
Gross Margin %: 9.38% (40% below median its 10-year median of 15.54)
GF Value™: $38.06 vs. price of $42.70 (12.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 65% below the Industrial Products median (#2532 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BEKSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NV Bekaert SA uses metal treatment technologies to deliver a portfolio of steel wire products and coating solutions to customers. It operates in four segments: rubber reinforcement, steel wire solutions, specialty businesses, and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group. The company's products help reduce friction, improve corrosion resistance, and enhance adhesion with other materials. Bekaert's offerings are used across sectors such as automotive, construction, energy, agriculture, and consumer goods. The company operates in China, the USA, Belgium, India, Slovakia, and other countries. The majority of revenue is from international (Others).
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