Daetwyler Holding AGCHIX:DAEZ -2.20%85 Gross Margin % is 23.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 24.68. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DAEZ with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF169.78 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks worse than 52.94% on this metric.
Daetwyler Holding AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daetwyler Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DAEz'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.86 Med: 24.68 Max: 26.53
Current: 23.44
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Daetwyler Holding AG was 26.53%. The lowest was 20.86%. And the median was 24.68%.
CHIX:DAEz's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.94% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs CHIX:DAEz: 23.44
Daetwyler Holding AG had a gross margin of 23.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Daetwyler Holding AG was -2.90% per year.
Daetwyler Holding AG (CHIX:DAEz) 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
Daetwyler Holding AG had a gross margin of 23.76% 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.
Daetwyler Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daetwyler Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daetwyler Holding AG'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:DAEZ vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Daetwyler Holding AG'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.
Daetwyler Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Daetwyler Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daetwyler Holding AG'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.
Daetwyler Holding AG (CHIX:DAEZ) has a Gross Margin % of 23.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daetwyler Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.68. Over the past decade, Daetwyler Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 26.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks #81 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 52.9%.
Is Daetwyler Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Daetwyler Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 23.76% is near median its 10-year median of 24.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.86 to a high of 26.53. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Daetwyler Holding AG's value of 23.76% is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks #81 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Daetwyler Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daetwyler Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Daetwyler Holding AG ranks #81 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daetwyler Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Daetwyler Holding AG's value of 23.76% is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Daetwyler Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.86 to 26.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.68 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Daetwyler Holding AG 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Daetwyler Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 23.76% is 2.4% 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 Daetwyler Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daetwyler Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 23.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daetwyler Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daetwyler Holding AG (CHIX:DAEZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF169.78, compared to a current price of CHF155.60 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.68 and 2.4% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Daetwyler Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Daetwyler Holding AG (CHIX:DAEZ), the current Gross Margin % is 23.76% 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 Daetwyler Holding AG (CHIX:DAEZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daetwyler Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF155.60 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF169.78.
GuruFocus considers Daetwyler Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DAEZ:
Gross Margin %: 23.76% (near median its 10-year median of 24.68)
GF Value™: CHF169.78 vs. price of CHF155.60 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Industrial Distribution median (#81 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DAEZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daetwyler Holding AG is an international industrial supplier of elastomer products. Elastomer is a rubberlike, flexible material composed of polymers. The company focuses on supplying two markets: healthcare and industrial solutions. The healthcare segment offers components for delivery of injectable drugs and diagnostics in the pharmaceutical and medical markets. The industrial solutions segment manufactures customized system-critical components for applications in the mobility, food and beverage, oil and gas, and general industry markets. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, followed by the Americas and Asia and other markets.
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