Investment AB LatourFRA:18LB -0.74%82 Gross Margin % is 40.33% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 39.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:18LB with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Investment AB Latour ranks better than 77.28% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Investment AB Latour's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:18LB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.48 Med: 39.56 Max: 41.88
Current: 39.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Investment AB Latour was 41.88%. The lowest was 37.48%. And the median was 39.56%.
FRA:18LB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.28% of 515
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs FRA:18LB: 39.75
Investment AB Latour had a gross margin of 40.33% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Investment AB Latour was 0.60% per year.
Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) 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
Investment AB Latour had a gross margin of 40.33% 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.
Investment AB Latour Gross Margin % Related Terms
Investment AB Latour Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Investment AB Latour'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 Conglomerates subindustry, Investment AB Latour'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.
Investment AB Latour Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Investment AB Latour's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Investment AB Latour'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.
Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) has a Gross Margin % of 40.33% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Investment AB Latour and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.56. Over the past decade, Investment AB Latour's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.48 to 41.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #117 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Investment AB Latour's Gross Margin % too high?
Investment AB Latour's current Gross Margin % of 40.33% is near median its 10-year median of 39.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.48 to a high of 41.88. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Investment AB Latour's value of 40.33% is 55.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #117 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Investment AB Latour has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Investment AB Latour's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Investment AB Latour ranks #117 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Investment AB Latour in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Investment AB Latour's value of 40.33% is 55.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Investment AB Latour's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.48 to 41.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.56 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Investment AB Latour 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 515 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. Investment AB Latour's current Gross Margin % of 40.33% is 55.2% 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 Investment AB Latour and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Investment AB Latour's current Gross Margin % is 40.33%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Investment AB Latour stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.37, compared to a current price of €17.34 — trading 28.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.33%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.56 and 55.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Investment AB Latour's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 2 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 Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB), the current Gross Margin % is 40.33% 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 Investment AB Latour (FRA:18LB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Investment AB Latour stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.34 is trading 28.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €24.37.
GuruFocus considers Investment AB Latour to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:18LB:
Gross Margin %: 40.33% (near median its 10-year median of 39.56)
GF Value™: €24.37 vs. price of €17.34 (28.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.2% above the Conglomerates median (#117 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:18LB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Investment AB Latour is an investment holding company that makes investments in wholly owned industrial operations and a portfolio of securities. Latour has a long-term and activist orientation, with the vast majority of its total net asset value deriving from companies that have been in its portfolio for more than 20 years. The company measures its performance against its benchmark, the Stockholm Stock Exchange's total return index. Its criterion is to invest in companies that have their own products that meet growing international demand. Latour specifically evaluates four trends: demographic development, sustainability, globalization, and competition for limited resources.
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