Elia Group/NVELIAF 83 Gross Margin % is 66.66% as of Dec. 2025, which is 29% above its 10-year median of 51.78. GuruFocus rates ELIAF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $104.87 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Elia Group/NV ranks better than 89.98% on this metric.
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
Elia Group/NV had a gross margin of 66.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
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Elia Group/NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elia 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.
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Elia 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.
Elia Group/NV Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Elia Group/NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elia 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.
Elia Group/NV (ELIAF) has a Gross Margin % of 66.66% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elia Group/NV and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 51.78. Over the past decade, Elia Group/NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.38 to 65.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Elia Group/NV ranks #49 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Elia Group/NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Elia Group/NV's current Gross Margin % of 66.66% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 51.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.38 to a high of 65.27. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Elia Group/NV's value of 66.66% is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elia Group/NV ranks #49 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Elia Group/NV has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elia Group/NV's Gross Margin % compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Elia Group/NV ranks #49 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Elia Group/NV in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Elia Group/NV's value of 66.66% is 115.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Elia Group/NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.38 to 65.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.78 vs. the industry median of 30.88, Elia 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. Elia Group/NV's current Gross Margin % of 66.66% is 115.9% 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 Elia Group/NV and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elia Group/NV's current Gross Margin % is 66.66%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 51.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elia Group/NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elia Group/NV (ELIAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $104.87, compared to a current price of $154.75 — trading 47.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 66.66%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 51.78 and 115.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. Elia Group/NV's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 12 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 Elia Group/NV (ELIAF), the current Gross Margin % is 66.66% 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 Elia Group/NV (ELIAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elia Group/NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $154.75 is trading 47.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $104.87.
GuruFocus considers Elia Group/NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELIAF:
Gross Margin %: 66.66% (29% above median its 10-year median of 51.78)
GF Value™: $104.87 vs. price of $154.75 (47.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#49 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELIAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elia Group SA/NV is a utility company that owns and develops electric grids in Central Europe. Elia maintains and operates high-voltage equipment and infrastructure projects, such as power lines, cables, and transformers. The company mainly generates revenue by serving as the electricity transmission system operator in both Germany and Belgium, where it provides electric grid usage. These countries also house many of the firm's energy infrastructure investments. Elia's operating segments are: 50Hertz Transmission Germany, which derives maximum revenue, Elia Transmission Belgium, and Non-regulated activities and Nemo Link. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Germany, and the rest from Belgium, Other EU countries, North America, and Asia and Africa.
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