Plejd AB (FRA:3CA) Gross Margin %: 71.23% (As of Jun. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:3CA Plejd AB FRA:3CA
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GF Value €68.79
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What is Plejd AB Gross Margin %?

Plejd AB FRA:3CA -10.83% 93 Gross Margin % is 71.23% as of Jun. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 71.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:3CA with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.79 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,992 Industrial Products companies, Plejd AB ranks better than 97.66% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Plejd AB's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €17.85 Mil. Plejd AB's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €25.05 Mil. Therefore, Plejd AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 71.23%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Plejd AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:3CA' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.09   Med: 71   Max: 214
Current: 68.38


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Plejd AB was 214.00%. The lowest was 64.09%. And the median was 71.00%.

FRA:3CA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
97.66% of 2992 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82 vs FRA:3CA: 68.38

Plejd AB had a gross margin of 71.23% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Plejd AB was -0.10% per year.


Plejd AB  (FRA:3CA) 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

Plejd AB had a gross margin of 71.23% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.


Plejd AB Gross Margin % Related Terms


Plejd AB Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Plejd AB'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.

Plejd AB Gross Margin % Chart

Plejd AB Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Plejd AB Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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FRA:3CA vs VRT, BE: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Plejd AB'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.


Plejd AB Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Plejd AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Plejd AB's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Plejd AB Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Plejd AB's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=58.1 / 85.898
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(85.898 - 27.81) / 85.898
=67.62 %

Plejd AB's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=17.8 / 25.051
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(25.051 - 7.206) / 25.051
=71.23 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 71.23% mean?
Plejd AB (FRA:3CA) has a Gross Margin % of 71.23% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Plejd AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.00. Over the past decade, Plejd AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.09 to 214.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Plejd AB ranks #70 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.3%.
Is Plejd AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Plejd AB's current Gross Margin % of 71.23% is near median its 10-year median of 71.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.09 to a high of 214.00. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Plejd AB's value of 71.23% is 165.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plejd AB ranks #70 out of 2992 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plejd AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plejd AB's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Plejd AB ranks #70 out of 2992 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Plejd AB in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Plejd AB's value of 71.23% is 165.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Plejd AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.09 to 214.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.00 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Plejd AB 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 Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,992 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. Plejd AB's current Gross Margin % of 71.23% is 165.6% 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 Plejd AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plejd AB's current Gross Margin % is 71.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plejd AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plejd AB (FRA:3CA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.79, compared to a current price of €85.20 — trading 23.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.00 and 165.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Plejd AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Plejd AB (FRA:3CA), the current Gross Margin % is 71.23% as of Jun. 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 Plejd AB (FRA:3CA) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plejd AB stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €85.20 is trading 23.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €68.79. GuruFocus considers Plejd AB to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:3CA:

  • Gross Margin %: 71.23% (near median its 10-year median of 71.00)
  • GF Value™: €68.79 vs. price of €85.20 (23.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 93/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 165.6% above the Industrial Products median (#70 of 2992)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3CA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Plejd AB Business Description

Other Exchanges PLEJD:Sweden
Address Drottninggatan 29, Gothenburg, SWE, 411 14
Plejd AB develops products and services for smart lighting and home automation.
93GF Score

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