MAHLE-Metal LeveBSP:LEVE3 +1.03%83 Gross Margin % is 27.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 27.38. GuruFocus rates BSP:LEVE3 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of R$36.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks better than 68.12% on this metric.
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
MAHLE-Metal Leve had a gross margin of 27.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve Gross Margin % Related Terms
MAHLE-Metal Leve Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
BSP:LEVE3 vs ORLY, AZO, BWA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAHLE-Metal Leve'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.
MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) has a Gross Margin % of 27.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MAHLE-Metal Leve and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.38. Over the past decade, MAHLE-Metal Leve's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.35 to 29.31. According to the industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #418 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve's Gross Margin % too high?
MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Gross Margin % of 27.04% is near median its 10-year median of 27.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.35 to a high of 29.31. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. MAHLE-Metal Leve's value of 27.04% is 36.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #418 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, MAHLE-Metal Leve has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAHLE-Metal Leve's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MAHLE-Metal Leve ranks #418 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts MAHLE-Metal Leve in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. MAHLE-Metal Leve's value of 27.04% is 36.3% above this benchmark. Historically, MAHLE-Metal Leve's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.35 to 29.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.38 vs. the industry median of 19.84, MAHLE-Metal Leve 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Gross Margin % of 27.04% is 36.3% 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve 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. MAHLE-Metal Leve's current Gross Margin % is 27.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAHLE-Metal Leve stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$36.62, compared to a current price of R$33.40 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.38 and 36.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. MAHLE-Metal Leve's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3), the current Gross Margin % is 27.04% 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 MAHLE-Metal Leve (BSP:LEVE3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAHLE-Metal Leve stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$33.40 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$36.62.
GuruFocus considers MAHLE-Metal Leve to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:LEVE3:
Gross Margin %: 27.04% (near median its 10-year median of 27.38)
GF Value™: R$36.62 vs. price of R$33.40 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#418 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:LEVE3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAHLE-Metal Leve SA automotive parts company that manufactures and sells components for internal combustion engines and automotive filters. It manufactures reliable products with cutting-edge technology and is continuously investing in the research and development of new products and production processes. It operates in the OE segment, where it supplies vehicle manufacturers, and in the Aftermarket segment, where it supplies partners in trade, workshops, and engine repair shops. The company operates in two segments, which include Powertrain and Charging and Thermal and Fluid Systems.
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