Acushnet HoldingsFRA:163 +0.98%79 Gross Margin % is 47.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 51.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:163 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.94 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 792 Travel & Leisure companies, Acushnet Holdings ranks better than 55.05% 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
Acushnet Holdings had a gross margin of 47.18% 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.
Acushnet Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acushnet Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acushnet Holdings'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:163 vs LTH, PLNT, MAT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Acushnet Holdings'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.
Acushnet Holdings Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Acushnet Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acushnet Holdings'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.
Acushnet Holdings (FRA:163) has a Gross Margin % of 47.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acushnet Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.11. Over the past decade, Acushnet Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.19 to 52.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Acushnet Holdings ranks #356 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 44.9%.
Is Acushnet Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Acushnet Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 47.18% is near median its 10-year median of 51.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.19 to a high of 52.07. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 43.97. Acushnet Holdings' value of 47.18% is 7.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acushnet Holdings ranks #356 out of 792 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Acushnet Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acushnet Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to LTH and PLNT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Acushnet Holdings ranks #356 out of 792 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Acushnet Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 43.97. Acushnet Holdings' value of 47.18% is 7.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Acushnet Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.19 to 52.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.11 vs. the industry median of 43.97, Acushnet Holdings 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 43.97, based on 792 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. Acushnet Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 47.18% is 7.3% 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 Acushnet Holdings and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 43.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acushnet Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 47.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acushnet Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acushnet Holdings (FRA:163) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.94, compared to a current price of €103.00 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.11 and 7.3% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 43.97. Acushnet Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Acushnet Holdings (FRA:163), the current Gross Margin % is 47.18% 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 Acushnet Holdings (FRA:163) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acushnet Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €103.00 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €68.94.
GuruFocus considers Acushnet Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:163:
Gross Margin %: 47.18% (near median its 10-year median of 51.11)
GF Value™: €68.94 vs. price of €103.00 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.3% above the Travel & Leisure median (#356 of 792)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:163 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acushnet Holdings Corp is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and distribution of golf products. Its product category includes golf balls, golf shoes, golf clubs, wedges, putters, golf gloves, golf gear and golf wear, and others. These products are offered through different brands such as Titleist, FootJoy, Scotty Cemeron, Vokey Design, Pinnacle, KJUS, and others. The company's reportable segments are Titleist golf equipment, FootJoy golf wear, and Gofl gear. A majority of its revenue is generated by the Titleist golf equipment segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Europe, Middle East and Asia (EMEA), Japan, Korea, and the Rest of the world.
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