Carlo Gavazzi Holding AGCHIX:GAVZ 73 Gross Margin % is 53.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% below its 10-year median of 53.73. GuruFocus rates CHIX:GAVZ with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF220.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks better than 92.16% on this metric.
CHIX:GAVz's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.16% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs CHIX:GAVz: 53.69
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG had a gross margin of 53.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (CHIX:GAVz) 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
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG had a gross margin of 53.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG 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:GAVZ vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Carlo Gavazzi 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.
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carlo Gavazzi 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.
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (CHIX:GAVZ) has a Gross Margin % of 53.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.73. Over the past decade, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.23 to 55.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #235 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 7.8%.
Is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 53.52% is near median its 10-year median of 53.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.23 to a high of 55.15. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's value of 53.52% is 99.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #235 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG ranks #235 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's value of 53.52% is 99.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.23 to 55.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.73 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 53.52% is 99.6% 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 53.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (CHIX:GAVZ) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF220.16, compared to a current price of CHF141.00 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.73 and 99.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (CHIX:GAVZ), the current Gross Margin % is 53.52% 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 Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG (CHIX:GAVZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF141.00 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF220.16.
GuruFocus considers Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GAVZ:
Gross Margin %: 53.52% (near median its 10-year median of 53.73)
GF Value™: CHF220.16 vs. price of CHF141.00 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 99.6% above the Industrial Products median (#235 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GAVZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carlo Gavazzi Holding AG is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and marketing of electronic control components for industrial and building automation markets. The product portfolio of the company comprises sensors, monitoring relays, timers, energy management systems, solid-state relays, safety devices, Fieldbus systems, and others. Its products are marketed through a network of sales companies and independent national distributors. It has operational footprints across Switzerland, Italy, other Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the United States of America, other North America, and Asia.
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