Flowtech FluidpowerFRA:2FW 52 Gross Margin % is 39.24% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 35.58. GuruFocus rates FRA:2FW with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.00 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks better than 85.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Flowtech Fluidpower's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2FW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.93 Med: 35.58 Max: 39.23
Current: 39.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Flowtech Fluidpower was 39.23%. The lowest was 33.93%. And the median was 35.58%.
FRA:2FW's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.62% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs FRA:2FW: 39.23
Flowtech Fluidpower had a gross margin of 39.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Flowtech Fluidpower was 2.70% per year.
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
Flowtech Fluidpower had a gross margin of 39.24% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Gross Margin % Related Terms
Flowtech Fluidpower Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Flowtech Fluidpower'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:2FW vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Flowtech Fluidpower'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.
Flowtech Fluidpower Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Flowtech Fluidpower's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flowtech Fluidpower'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.
Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW) has a Gross Margin % of 39.24% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Flowtech Fluidpower and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 35.58. Over the past decade, Flowtech Fluidpower's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.93 to 39.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #22 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower's Gross Margin % too high?
Flowtech Fluidpower's current Gross Margin % of 39.24% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 35.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.93 to a high of 39.23. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Flowtech Fluidpower's value of 39.24% is 61.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #22 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Flowtech Fluidpower has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flowtech Fluidpower's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Flowtech Fluidpower ranks #22 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Flowtech Fluidpower in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Flowtech Fluidpower's value of 39.24% is 61.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Flowtech Fluidpower's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.93 to 39.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.58 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Flowtech Fluidpower 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Flowtech Fluidpower's current Gross Margin % of 39.24% is 61.2% 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 Flowtech Fluidpower and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flowtech Fluidpower's current Gross Margin % is 39.24%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 35.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flowtech Fluidpower stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.00, compared to a current price of €0.70 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.24%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 35.58 and 61.2% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Flowtech Fluidpower's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW), the current Gross Margin % is 39.24% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Flowtech Fluidpower (FRA:2FW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Flowtech Fluidpower stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.70 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.00.
GuruFocus considers Flowtech Fluidpower to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2FW:
Gross Margin %: 39.24% (10% above median its 10-year median of 35.58)
GF Value™: €1.00 vs. price of €0.70 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.2% above the Industrial Distribution median (#22 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2FW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Flowtech Fluidpower PLC is a supplier of technical fluid power products with modern distribution facilities in the UK and Benelux. Its products include hose assemblies, mobile systems, industrial power packs, specialist process values/actuation, pneumatic components, and others. The company operates in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the Republic of Ireland. It derives the majority of its revenue from United Kingdom.
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