Avon TechnologiesFRA:1OK -6.25%74 Gross Margin % is 41.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 38.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:1OK with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.48. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Aerospace & Defense companies, Avon Technologies ranks better than 74.93% 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
Avon Technologies had a gross margin of 41.98% 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.
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Avon Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avon Technologies'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:1OK vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Avon Technologies'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.
Avon Technologies Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Avon Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avon Technologies'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.
Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK) has a Gross Margin % of 41.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Avon Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.58. Over the past decade, Avon Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.74 to 42.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Avon Technologies ranks #86 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Avon Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Avon Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 41.98% is near median its 10-year median of 38.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.74 to a high of 42.45. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Avon Technologies' value of 41.98% is 57.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avon Technologies ranks #86 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avon Technologies has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avon Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Avon Technologies ranks #86 out of 343 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Avon Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Avon Technologies' value of 41.98% is 57.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Avon Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.74 to 42.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.58 vs. the industry median of 26.61, Avon Technologies 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.61, based on 343 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. Avon Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 41.98% is 57.8% 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 Avon Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avon Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 41.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avon Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK) has a current Gross Margin % of 41.98%. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.48, compared to a current price of €19.50 — trading 11.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.58 and 57.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.61. Avon Technologies' 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 Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK), the current Gross Margin % is 41.98% 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 Avon Technologies (FRA:1OK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avon Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €19.50 is trading 11.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.48.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1OK:
Gross Margin %: 41.98% (near median its 10-year median of 38.58)
GF Value™: €17.48 vs. price of €19.50 (11.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#86 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1OK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avon Technologies PLC is engaged in the design and manufacture of protective equipment. Its product portfolio falls into four categories: CBRN respiratory, Non-CBRN respiratory, Integrated CBRN, and underwater respiratory. The company operates through two segments, Avon Protection and Team Wendy, which supply respiratory and head protection products from manufacturing sites in the UK and North America. The majority of revenue is generated from the Avon Protection segment. Geographically, the company operates in Europe and the United States, with the majority of revenue coming from the United States.
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