Colt CZ Group SECZGZF 84 Gross Margin % is 55.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 52.50. GuruFocus rates CZGZF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $35.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Aerospace & Defense companies, Colt CZ Group SE ranks better than 83.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Colt CZ Group SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CZGZF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.65 Med: 52.5 Max: 60.41
Current: 52.18
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Colt CZ Group SE was 60.41%. The lowest was 46.65%. And the median was 52.50%.
CZGZF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.09% of 343
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.61
vs CZGZF: 52.18
Colt CZ Group SE had a gross margin of 55.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Colt CZ Group SE was -0.90% per year.
Colt CZ Group SE (OTCPK:CZGZF) 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
Colt CZ Group SE had a gross margin of 55.24% 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.
Colt CZ Group SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Colt CZ Group SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Colt CZ Group 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Colt CZ Group 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.
Colt CZ Group SE Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Colt CZ Group SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Colt CZ Group 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.
Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF) has a Gross Margin % of 55.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Colt CZ Group SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.50. Over the past decade, Colt CZ Group SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.65 to 60.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Colt CZ Group SE ranks #58 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Colt CZ Group SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Colt CZ Group SE's current Gross Margin % of 55.24% is near median its 10-year median of 52.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.65 to a high of 60.41. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Colt CZ Group SE's value of 55.24% is 107.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Colt CZ Group SE ranks #58 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Colt CZ Group SE has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Colt CZ Group SE's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Colt CZ Group SE ranks #58 out of 343 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Colt CZ Group SE in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Colt CZ Group SE's value of 55.24% is 107.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Colt CZ Group SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.65 to 60.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.50 vs. the industry median of 26.61, Colt CZ Group 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.61, based on 343 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. Colt CZ Group SE's current Gross Margin % of 55.24% is 107.6% 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 Colt CZ Group SE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Colt CZ Group SE's current Gross Margin % is 55.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Colt CZ Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.21, compared to a current price of $46.96 — trading 33.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 55.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.50 and 107.6% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.61. Colt CZ Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 9 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 Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF), the current Gross Margin % is 55.24% 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 Colt CZ Group SE (CZGZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Colt CZ Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $46.96 is trading 33.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $35.21.
GuruFocus considers Colt CZ Group SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CZGZF:
Gross Margin %: 55.24% (near median its 10-year median of 52.50)
GF Value™: $35.21 vs. price of $46.96 (33.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 107.6% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#58 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CZGZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Colt CZ Group SE is engaged in the defense and firearms manufacturing industry, focusing on the development, production, and sale of firearms, accessories, and ammunition. The group operates through two reportable segments: Firearms and Accessories, and Ammunition. The Firearms and Accessories segment involves the development, manufacture, assembly, and sale of small firearms, tactical accessories, and optical mounting solutions for military and armed forces, law enforcement, personal defense, hunting, and sport shooting. The Ammunition segment focuses on the development, manufacture, and sale of small caliber ammunition, including pistol, rifle, and shotgun cartridges, as well as other military materials and ammunition-related equipment.
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