Arteche Lantegi ElekarteaCHIX:ARTE +2.13%57 Gross Margin % is 52.15% as of Jun. 2025, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 48.13. GuruFocus rates CHIX:ARTE with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.63 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks better than 89.27% 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
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea had a gross margin of 52.15% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable 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.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea 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.
CHIX:ARTE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea'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.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arteche Lantegi Elekartea'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.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (CHIX:ARTE) has a Gross Margin % of 52.15% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arteche Lantegi Elekartea and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 48.13. Over the past decade, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.94 to 52.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks #263 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Gross Margin % too high?
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's current Gross Margin % of 52.15% is near median its 10-year median of 48.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.94 to a high of 52.54. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's value of 52.15% is 112.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks #263 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea ranks #263 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arteche Lantegi Elekartea in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's value of 52.15% is 112.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.94 to 52.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.13 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's current Gross Margin % of 52.15% is 112.6% 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 Arteche Lantegi Elekartea and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's current Gross Margin % is 52.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 48.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arteche Lantegi Elekartea stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (CHIX:ARTE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.63, compared to a current price of €33.60 — trading 406.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 48.13 and 112.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Arteche Lantegi Elekartea's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (CHIX:ARTE), the current Gross Margin % is 52.15% as of Jun. 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 Arteche Lantegi Elekartea (CHIX:ARTE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arteche Lantegi Elekartea stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.60 is trading 406.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.63.
GuruFocus considers Arteche Lantegi Elekartea to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ARTE:
Gross Margin %: 52.15% (near median its 10-year median of 48.13)
GF Value™: €6.63 vs. price of €33.60 (406.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.6% above the Hardware median (#263 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ARTE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arteche Lantegi Elekartea SA is a company specializing in electrical equipment and solutions for power generation, transmission, and distribution. It designs and manufactures products such as instrument transformers, relays, and protection systems. The group operates in over 175 countries world-wide. It focuses on innovation, reliability, and supporting the transition to more efficient and sustainable energy systems.
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