FACC AGFRA:1FC -2.02%63 Gross Margin % is 9.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 10.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:1FC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.74 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, FACC AG ranks worse than 85.38% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. FACC AG's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €25 Mil. FACC AG's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €258 Mil. Therefore, FACC AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.86%.
The historical rank and industry rank for FACC AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1FC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.42 Med: 10.49 Max: 42.62
Current: 10.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of FACC AG was 42.62%. The lowest was 1.42%. And the median was 10.49%.
FRA:1FC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.38% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs FRA:1FC: 10.79
FACC AG had a gross margin of 9.86% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FACC AG was 39.60% per year.
FACC AG (FRA:1FC) 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
FACC AG had a gross margin of 9.86% 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.
FACC AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
FACC AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FACC AG'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:1FC vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, FACC AG'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.
FACC AG Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, FACC AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FACC AG'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.
FACC AG (FRA:1FC) has a Gross Margin % of 9.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FACC AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.49. Over the past decade, FACC AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 42.62. According to the industry distribution chart, FACC AG ranks #292 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is FACC AG's Gross Margin % too high?
FACC AG's current Gross Margin % of 9.86% is near median its 10-year median of 10.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.42 to a high of 42.62. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. FACC AG's value of 9.86% is 63% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FACC AG ranks #292 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, FACC AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FACC AG's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, FACC AG ranks #292 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FACC AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. FACC AG's value of 9.86% is 63% below this benchmark. Historically, FACC AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.42 to 42.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.49 vs. the industry median of 26.65, FACC AG 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. FACC AG's current Gross Margin % of 9.86% is 63% 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 FACC AG and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FACC AG's current Gross Margin % is 9.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FACC AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FACC AG (FRA:1FC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.74, compared to a current price of €17.44 — trading 99.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.49 and 63% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. FACC AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 5 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 FACC AG (FRA:1FC), the current Gross Margin % is 9.86% 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 FACC AG (FRA:1FC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FACC AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.44 is trading 99.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.74.
GuruFocus considers FACC AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1FC:
Gross Margin %: 9.86% (near median its 10-year median of 10.49)
GF Value™: €8.74 vs. price of €17.44 (99.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#292 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1FC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FACC AG is an Austria-based company engaged in the aerospace industry. It develops, produces, and services aircraft components and systems. The business of the FACC is operated through three segments: Aerostructures, Engines & Nacelles, and Cabin Interiors. It derives maximum revenue from Cabin Interiors segment It also provides engineering, maintenance, and customer services. The geographical area of operation is Germany, USA, Great Britain, China, Canada, Brazil, and other countries of which Germany accounts for the majority of revenue.
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