SAF Holland SECHIX:SFQD 76 Gross Margin % is 22.14% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 17.80. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SFQD with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, SAF Holland SE ranks better than 56.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SAF Holland SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:SFQd'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.32 Med: 17.8 Max: 22.32
Current: 22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SAF Holland SE was 22.32%. The lowest was 15.32%. And the median was 17.80%.
CHIX:SFQd's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 56.9% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs CHIX:SFQd: 22.00
SAF Holland SE had a gross margin of 22.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SAF Holland SE was 6.50% per year.
SAF Holland SE (CHIX:SFQd) 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
SAF Holland SE had a gross margin of 22.14% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
SAF Holland SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
SAF Holland SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SAF Holland SE'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, SAF Holland SE'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.
SAF Holland SE Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SAF Holland SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAF Holland SE'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.
SAF Holland SE (CHIX:SFQD) has a Gross Margin % of 22.14% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SAF Holland SE and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 17.80. Over the past decade, SAF Holland SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.32 to 22.32. According to the industry distribution chart, SAF Holland SE ranks #565 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 43.1%.
Is SAF Holland SE's Gross Margin % too high?
SAF Holland SE's current Gross Margin % of 22.14% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 17.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.32 to a high of 22.32. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. SAF Holland SE's value of 22.14% is 11.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAF Holland SE ranks #565 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SAF Holland SE has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAF Holland SE's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, SAF Holland SE ranks #565 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SAF Holland SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. SAF Holland SE's value of 22.14% is 11.6% above this benchmark. Historically, SAF Holland SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.32 to 22.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.80 vs. the industry median of 19.84, SAF Holland SE 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. SAF Holland SE's current Gross Margin % of 22.14% is 11.6% 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 SAF Holland SE and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAF Holland SE's current Gross Margin % is 22.14%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 17.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAF Holland SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAF Holland SE (CHIX:SFQD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.06, compared to a current price of €19.24 — trading 74% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.14%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 17.80 and 11.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. SAF Holland SE's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 SAF Holland SE (CHIX:SFQD), the current Gross Margin % is 22.14% 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 SAF Holland SE (CHIX:SFQD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAF Holland SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.24 is trading 74% above its estimated GF Value™ of €11.06.
GuruFocus considers SAF Holland SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SFQD:
Gross Margin %: 22.14% (24% above median its 10-year median of 17.80)
GF Value™: €11.06 vs. price of €19.24 (74% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#565 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SFQD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAF Holland SE is a manufacturer of chassis-related systems and components for trailers, trucks, and buses. The product range comprises axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, kingpins, and landing gear, and is marketed under the brands SAF, Holland, V.Orlandi, Neway, KLL, V.ORLANDI, and York. It operates into three regions: EMEA, Americas, and APAC segments. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region.
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