AdientFRA:18I +0.55%74 Gross Margin % is 6.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 6.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:18I with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.45 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Adient ranks worse than 93.44% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Adient's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €222 Mil. Adient's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €3,343 Mil. Therefore, Adient's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 6.65%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adient's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:18I'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.67 Med: 6.18 Max: 9.58
Current: 6.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Adient was 9.58%. The lowest was 4.67%. And the median was 6.18%.
FRA:18I's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 93.44% of 1310
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.835
vs FRA:18I: 6.41
Adient had a gross margin of 6.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Adient was 6.00% per year.
Adient (FRA:18I) 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
Adient had a gross margin of 6.65% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Adient Gross Margin % Related Terms
Adient Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adient'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:18I vs XPEL, DCH, PLOW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Adient'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.
Adient Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Adient's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adient'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.
Adient (FRA:18I) has a Gross Margin % of 6.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Adient and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 6.18. Over the past decade, Adient's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.67 to 9.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Adient ranks #1224 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 93.4%.
Is Adient's Gross Margin % too high?
Adient's current Gross Margin % of 6.65% is near median its 10-year median of 6.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.67 to a high of 9.58. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Adient's value of 6.65% is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adient ranks #1224 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Adient has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adient's Gross Margin % compare to XPEL and DCH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Adient ranks #1224 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Adient in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Adient's value of 6.65% is 66.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Adient's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.67 to 9.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 6.18 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Adient has consistently been below 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 1,310 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. Adient's current Gross Margin % of 6.65% is 66.5% below 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 Adient 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. Adient's current Gross Margin % is 6.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 6.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adient stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adient (FRA:18I) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.45, compared to a current price of €15.66 — trading 30.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 6.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 6.18 and 66.5% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Adient's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Adient (FRA:18I), the current Gross Margin % is 6.65% 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 Adient (FRA:18I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adient stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €15.66 is trading 30.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.45.
GuruFocus considers Adient to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:18I:
Gross Margin %: 6.65% (near median its 10-year median of 6.18)
GF Value™: €22.45 vs. price of €15.66 (30.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1224 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adient began trading Oct. 31, 2016, when Johnson Controls spun off its automotive experience segment. Adient is a leading seating supplier to the industry with about a midteens share of the global market including unconsolidated joint venture business. Its share in China is around 20%, down from about 45%, following the sale of its main joint venture there at the end of fiscal 2021. Unconsolidated revenue from joint ventures was about $3.5 billion in fiscal 2025 and consolidated China revenue was $1.3 billion. The company is headquartered in Ireland but has corporate offices in the Detroit area. Fiscal 2025 (Sept. 30 year-end) consolidated revenue, which excludes joint venture sales, was $14.5 billion.
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