Matas ASFRA:1MTA +1.69%87 Gross Margin % is 42.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 45.06. GuruFocus rates FRA:1MTA with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €20.24. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Matas AS ranks better than 65.59% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Matas AS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €114 Mil. Matas AS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €265 Mil. Therefore, Matas AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 42.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Matas AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:1MTA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.22 Med: 45.06 Max: 46.54
Current: 44.86
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Matas AS was 46.54%. The lowest was 44.22%. And the median was 45.06%.
FRA:1MTA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.59% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs FRA:1MTA: 44.86
Matas AS had a gross margin of 42.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Matas AS was 0.40% per year.
Matas AS (FRA:1MTA) 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
Matas AS had a gross margin of 42.91% 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.
Matas AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Matas AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Matas AS'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:1MTA vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Matas AS'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.
Matas AS Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Matas AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matas AS'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.
Matas AS (FRA:1MTA) has a Gross Margin % of 42.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Matas AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.06. Over the past decade, Matas AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.22 to 46.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Matas AS ranks #383 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 34.4%.
Is Matas AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Matas AS's current Gross Margin % of 42.91% is near median its 10-year median of 45.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.22 to a high of 46.54. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Matas AS's value of 42.91% is 18% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matas AS ranks #383 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Matas AS has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matas AS's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Matas AS ranks #383 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Matas AS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Matas AS's value of 42.91% is 18% above this benchmark. Historically, Matas AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.22 to 46.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.06 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Matas AS 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.37, based on 1,113 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. Matas AS's current Gross Margin % of 42.91% is 18% 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 Matas AS and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matas AS's current Gross Margin % is 42.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matas AS stock overvalued right now?
Matas AS (FRA:1MTA) has a current Gross Margin % of 42.91%. The stock's GF Value™ is €20.24, compared to a current price of €12.06 — trading 40.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.06 and 18% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Matas AS's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 Matas AS (FRA:1MTA), the current Gross Margin % is 42.91% 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 Matas AS (FRA:1MTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matas AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €12.06 is trading 40.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €20.24.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1MTA:
Gross Margin %: 42.91% (near median its 10-year median of 45.06)
GF Value™: €20.24 vs. price of €12.06 (40.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#383 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1MTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matas AS is beauty and wellbeing brands. It has three segments Matas, KICKS and Other. It generates majority of revenue from Matas segment. Its product groups are High-end Beauty: Luxury beauty products, including cosmetics, skincare and haircare products and fragrances; Mass Beauty: Everyday beauty products and personal care, including cosmetics and skincare and haircare products; Health and Wellbeing: MediCare Vitamins, minerals, health supplements, specialty foods and herbal medicinal products. Sports, nutrition and exercise. Baby and parent. Sexual wellness, Personal care products and special skincare; Other: Clothing and accessories. It generates majority of revenue from Denmark followed by Sweden, Norway, and Other countries.
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