Hexagon Purus ASAFRA:0QJ0 +3.76%64 Gross Margin % is 39.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 38.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:0QJ0 with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.41 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Hexagon Purus ASA ranks better than 83.77% on this metric.
Hexagon Purus ASA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hexagon Purus ASA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0QJ0'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.83 Med: 38.61 Max: 51.32
Current: 38.78
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hexagon Purus ASA was 51.32%. The lowest was 35.83%. And the median was 38.61%.
FRA:0QJ0's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.77% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.295
vs FRA:0QJ0: 38.78
Hexagon Purus ASA had a gross margin of 39.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hexagon Purus ASA was -2.80% per year.
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
Hexagon Purus ASA had a gross margin of 39.98% 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.
Hexagon Purus ASA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hexagon Purus ASA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hexagon Purus ASA'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:0QJ0 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Hexagon Purus ASA'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.
Hexagon Purus ASA Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Hexagon Purus ASA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hexagon Purus ASA'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.
Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0) has a Gross Margin % of 39.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hexagon Purus ASA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.61. Over the past decade, Hexagon Purus ASA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.83 to 51.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Hexagon Purus ASA ranks #25 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is Hexagon Purus ASA's Gross Margin % too high?
Hexagon Purus ASA's current Gross Margin % of 39.98% is near median its 10-year median of 38.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.83 to a high of 51.32. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. Hexagon Purus ASA's value of 39.98% is 64.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hexagon Purus ASA ranks #25 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hexagon Purus ASA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hexagon Purus ASA's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Hexagon Purus ASA ranks #25 out of 154 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hexagon Purus ASA in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. Hexagon Purus ASA's value of 39.98% is 64.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hexagon Purus ASA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.83 to 51.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.61 vs. the industry median of 24.30, Hexagon Purus ASA 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.30, based on 154 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. Hexagon Purus ASA's current Gross Margin % of 39.98% is 64.6% 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 Hexagon Purus ASA and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hexagon Purus ASA's current Gross Margin % is 39.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hexagon Purus ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.41, compared to a current price of €1.05 — trading 56.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.61 and 64.6% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.30. Hexagon Purus ASA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0), the current Gross Margin % is 39.98% 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 Hexagon Purus ASA (FRA:0QJ0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hexagon Purus ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.05 is trading 56.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.41.
GuruFocus considers Hexagon Purus ASA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0QJ0:
Gross Margin %: 39.98% (near median its 10-year median of 38.61)
GF Value™: €2.41 vs. price of €1.05 (56.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.6% above the Industrial Distribution median (#25 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0QJ0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hexagon Purus ASA is a provider of Hydrogen Type 4 high-pressure cylinders, complete vehicle systems, and battery packs for fuel cell electric and battery electric vehicles including hybrid mobility applications on light, medium, and heavy-duty vehicles, buses, marine, rail, and aerospace. It has divided its operations into two segments, Hydrogen Mobility and Infrastructure (HMI) and Battery Systems and Vehicle Integration (BVI). The company has a geographic presence in Norway, Europe, North America, and Others. Majority of revenue is from Hydrogen Mobility and Infrastructure (HMI). Geographically, it operates in Norway, Europe, excluding Norway, North America, Asia, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Europe, excluding Norway.
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