Barco NVCHIX:BARB 78 Gross Margin % is 40.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 39.33. GuruFocus rates CHIX:BARB with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.62. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Barco NV ranks better than 76.86% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Barco NV's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €204.5 Mil. Barco NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €509.5 Mil. Therefore, Barco NV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 40.14%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Barco NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:BARb'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.36 Med: 39.33 Max: 41.76
Current: 40.05
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Barco NV was 41.76%. The lowest was 34.36%. And the median was 39.33%.
CHIX:BARb's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.86% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs CHIX:BARb: 40.05
Barco NV had a gross margin of 40.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Barco NV was 2.50% per year.
Barco NV (CHIX:BARb) 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
Barco NV had a gross margin of 40.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Barco NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Barco NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barco NV'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.
CHIX:BARB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Barco 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.
Barco NV Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Barco NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barco 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.
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a Gross Margin % of 40.14% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Barco NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.33. Over the past decade, Barco NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.36 to 41.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #567 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 23.1%.
Is Barco NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Barco NV's current Gross Margin % of 40.14% is near median its 10-year median of 39.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.36 to a high of 41.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Barco NV's value of 40.14% is 63.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #567 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #567 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Barco NV in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Barco NV's value of 40.14% is 63.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Barco NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.36 to 41.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.33 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Barco 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 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. Barco NV's current Gross Margin % of 40.14% is 63.6% 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 Barco NV 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. Barco NV's current Gross Margin % is 40.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.14%. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.62, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.33 and 63.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 78/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current Gross Margin % is 40.14% 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.62.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:
Gross Margin %: 40.14% (near median its 10-year median of 39.33)
GF Value™: €15.62 vs. price of €9.71 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.6% above the Hardware median (#567 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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