ElringKlinger AGELLRY 76 Gross Margin % is 27.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 21.80. GuruFocus rates ELLRY with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, ElringKlinger AG ranks better than 61.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ElringKlinger AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ELLRY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.82 Med: 21.8 Max: 25.42
Current: 23.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ElringKlinger AG was 25.42%. The lowest was 18.82%. And the median was 21.80%.
ELLRY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.31% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs ELLRY: 23.58
ElringKlinger AG had a gross margin of 27.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ElringKlinger AG was 3.20% per year.
ElringKlinger AG (OTCPK:ELLRY) 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
ElringKlinger AG had a gross margin of 27.18% 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.
ElringKlinger AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
ElringKlinger AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ElringKlinger AG'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, ElringKlinger 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.
ElringKlinger AG Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ElringKlinger AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ElringKlinger 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.
ElringKlinger AG (ELLRY) has a Gross Margin % of 27.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ElringKlinger AG and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 21.80. Over the past decade, ElringKlinger AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.82 to 25.42. According to the industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #508 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is ElringKlinger AG's Gross Margin % too high?
ElringKlinger AG's current Gross Margin % of 27.18% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 21.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.82 to a high of 25.42. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. ElringKlinger AG's value of 27.18% is 37% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #508 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ElringKlinger AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ElringKlinger AG's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, ElringKlinger AG ranks #508 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts ElringKlinger AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. ElringKlinger AG's value of 27.18% is 37% above this benchmark. Historically, ElringKlinger AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.82 to 25.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.80 vs. the industry median of 19.84, ElringKlinger 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. ElringKlinger AG's current Gross Margin % of 27.18% is 37% 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 ElringKlinger AG 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. ElringKlinger AG's current Gross Margin % is 27.18%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 21.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ElringKlinger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElringKlinger AG (ELLRY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.89, compared to a current price of $3.40 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.18%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 21.80 and 37% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. ElringKlinger AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 ElringKlinger AG (ELLRY), the current Gross Margin % is 27.18% 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 ElringKlinger AG (ELLRY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ElringKlinger AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.40 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.89.
GuruFocus considers ElringKlinger AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ELLRY:
Gross Margin %: 27.18% (25% above median its 10-year median of 21.80)
GF Value™: $2.89 vs. price of $3.40 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#508 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELLRY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ElringKlinger AG is a supplier of original equipment parts for vehicles and engines. The company produces cylinder heads and specialty gaskets, plastic housing modules, shielding components for engines, transmissions, exhaust systems, exhaust gas purification technology as well as battery and fuel cell components. Erling Klinger also offers its product to customers in the aftermarkets. The segment of the company revenue is the original equipment division, while the majority of sales are generated outside its domestic German market.
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