Columbus EnergyFRA:0Q8 -0.74%31 Gross Margin % is 53.94% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 49.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:0Q8 with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.90 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Semiconductors companies, Columbus Energy ranks better than 82.14% on this metric.
Columbus Energy SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Columbus Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0Q8'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.66 Med: 49.53 Max: 60.23
Current: 49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Columbus Energy was 60.23%. The lowest was 40.66%. And the median was 49.53%.
FRA:0Q8's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.14% of 1008
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs FRA:0Q8: 49.00
Columbus Energy had a gross margin of 53.94% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Columbus Energy was -1.10% per year.
Columbus Energy (FRA:0Q8) 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
Columbus Energy had a gross margin of 53.94% 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.
Columbus Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Columbus Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Columbus Energy'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.
FRA:0Q8 vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Columbus Energy'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.
Columbus Energy Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Columbus Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Columbus Energy'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.
Columbus Energy (FRA:0Q8) has a Gross Margin % of 53.94% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Columbus Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.53. Over the past decade, Columbus Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.66 to 60.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Columbus Energy ranks #180 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 17.9%.
Is Columbus Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Columbus Energy's current Gross Margin % of 53.94% is near median its 10-year median of 49.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.66 to a high of 60.23. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Columbus Energy's value of 53.94% is 82.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Columbus Energy ranks #180 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Columbus Energy has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Columbus Energy's Gross Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Columbus Energy ranks #180 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Columbus Energy in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Columbus Energy's value of 53.94% is 82.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Columbus Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.66 to 60.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.53 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Columbus Energy 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,008 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. Columbus Energy's current Gross Margin % of 53.94% is 82.2% 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 Columbus Energy and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Columbus Energy's current Gross Margin % is 53.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Columbus Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus Energy (FRA:0Q8) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.90, compared to a current price of €0.54 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.53 and 82.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Columbus Energy's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 7 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 Columbus Energy (FRA:0Q8), the current Gross Margin % is 53.94% 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 Columbus Energy (FRA:0Q8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Columbus Energy stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.54 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.90.
GuruFocus considers Columbus Energy to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0Q8:
Gross Margin %: 53.94% (near median its 10-year median of 49.53)
GF Value™: €0.90 vs. price of €0.54 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.2% above the Semiconductors median (#180 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0Q8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Columbus Energy SA is a Poland based company involved in providing energy efficiency services. Its products include photovoltaic systems, that convert solar radiation into electricity.
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