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Tkms Ag KGaACHIX:TKMSD +0.12%14 Gross Margin % is 17.59% as of Jun. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 15.76. GuruFocus rates CHIX:TKMSD with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 351 Aerospace & Defense companies, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks worse than 74.36% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tkms Ag KGaA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:TKMSd'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.07 Med: 15.76 Max: 17.72
Current: 17.72
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tkms Ag KGaA was 17.72%. The lowest was 14.07%. And the median was 15.76%.
CHIX:TKMSd's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.36% of 351
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.92
vs CHIX:TKMSd: 17.72
Tkms Ag KGaA had a gross margin of 17.59% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tkms Ag KGaA was 0.00% per year.
Tkms Ag KGaA (CHIX:TKMSd) 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
Tkms Ag KGaA had a gross margin of 17.59% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Tkms Ag KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tkms Ag KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tkms Ag KGaA'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:TKMSD vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Tkms Ag KGaA'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.
Tkms Ag KGaA Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Tkms Ag KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tkms Ag KGaA'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.
Tkms Ag KGaA (CHIX:TKMSD) has a Gross Margin % of 17.59% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tkms Ag KGaA and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 15.76. Over the past decade, Tkms Ag KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.07 to 17.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks #261 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 74.4%.
Is Tkms Ag KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
Tkms Ag KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 17.59% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.07 to a high of 17.72. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.92. Tkms Ag KGaA's value of 17.59% is 34.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks #261 out of 351 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tkms Ag KGaA has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tkms Ag KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Tkms Ag KGaA ranks #261 out of 351 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tkms Ag KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.92. Tkms Ag KGaA's value of 17.59% is 34.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Tkms Ag KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.07 to 17.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.76 vs. the industry median of 26.92, Tkms Ag KGaA 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.92, based on 351 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. Tkms Ag KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 17.59% is 34.7% 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 Tkms Ag KGaA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tkms Ag KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 17.59%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 15.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tkms Ag KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Tkms Ag KGaA (CHIX:TKMSD) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.59%. The current Gross Margin % is 17.59%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 15.76 and 34.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.92. Tkms Ag KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Tkms Ag KGaA (CHIX:TKMSD), the current Gross Margin % is 17.59% as of Jun. 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.
Tkms Ag & Co KGaA is an international maritime industrial group. The company is a system provider in submarine and surface vessel construction, in the field of maritime electronics and security technology and in solutions in the non-military sector. Its portfolio includes the development and manufacture of conventional submarines, specialized submarines such as frigates and corvettes and specialized civilian vessels. The business activities of TKMS comprise the three operating units (i) Submarines, (ii) Surface Vessels and (iii) Atlas Electronics. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Submarines segment, which comprises the construction (including design, procurement, and manufacturing) of non-nuclear submarines for use in coastal and offshore areas.
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