Deme Group NVCHIX:DEMEB 68 Gross Margin % is 39.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 34.93. GuruFocus rates CHIX:DEMEB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €155.77 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Deme Group NV ranks better than 81.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Deme Group NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:DEMEb'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.05 Med: 34.93 Max: 39.68
Current: 39.21
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Deme Group NV was 39.68%. The lowest was 32.05%. And the median was 34.93%.
CHIX:DEMEb's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.9% of 1718
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.785
vs CHIX:DEMEb: 39.21
Deme Group NV had a gross margin of 39.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Deme Group NV was 2.00% per year.
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEb) 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
Deme Group NV had a gross margin of 39.44% 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.
Deme Group NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Deme Group NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deme Group 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:DEMEB vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Deme Group 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.
Deme Group NV Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Deme Group NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deme Group 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.
Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) has a Gross Margin % of 39.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Deme Group NV and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 34.93. Over the past decade, Deme Group NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.05 to 39.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #311 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Deme Group NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Deme Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 39.44% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 34.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.05 to a high of 39.68. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Deme Group NV's value of 39.44% is 89.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #311 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Deme Group NV has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deme Group NV's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Deme Group NV ranks #311 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Deme Group NV in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Deme Group NV's value of 39.44% is 89.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Deme Group NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.05 to 39.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.93 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Deme Group 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.79, based on 1,718 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. Deme Group NV's current Gross Margin % of 39.44% is 89.8% 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 Deme Group NV and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deme Group NV's current Gross Margin % is 39.44%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 34.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deme Group NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €155.77, compared to a current price of €191.00 — trading 22.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.44%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 34.93 and 89.8% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Deme Group NV's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 4 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB), the current Gross Margin % is 39.44% 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 Deme Group NV (CHIX:DEMEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deme Group NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €191.00 is trading 22.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €155.77.
GuruFocus considers Deme Group NV to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:DEMEB:
Gross Margin %: 39.44% (13% above median its 10-year median of 34.93)
GF Value™: €155.77 vs. price of €191.00 (22.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.8% above the Construction median (#311 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:DEMEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deme Group NV Is a provider of dredging and construction services intended to cater to the renewable energy industries and environmental works. The company provides engineering and contracting services globally in the offshore renewables and non-renewables sectors and performs a wide variety of dredging activities and offers solutions for soil remediation and brownfield redevelopment, as well as environmental dredging and sediment treatment, thereby serving its clients. It has segments namely Offshore Energy, Dredging & Infra, Environmental and Concessions, out of which Offshore Energy derives maximum revenue. The company geographically operates in America, Africa, Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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