Orbia AdvanceB de CVFRA:4FZ +0.93%64 Gross Margin % is 21.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 26.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:4FZ with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.02 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Orbia AdvanceB de CV ranks worse than 60.86% on this metric.
Orbia Advance Corp SAB de CV gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orbia AdvanceB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4FZ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.29 Med: 26.55 Max: 29.91
Current: 21.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orbia AdvanceB de CV was 29.91%. The lowest was 21.29%. And the median was 26.55%.
FRA:4FZ's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.86% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs FRA:4FZ: 21.29
Orbia AdvanceB de CV had a gross margin of 21.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orbia AdvanceB de CV was -5.60% per year.
Orbia AdvanceB de CV (FRA:4FZ) 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
Orbia AdvanceB de CV had a gross margin of 21.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Orbia AdvanceB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orbia AdvanceB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orbia AdvanceB de CV'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Orbia AdvanceB de CV'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.
Orbia AdvanceB de CV Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Orbia AdvanceB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orbia AdvanceB de CV'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.
Orbia AdvanceB de CV (FRA:4FZ) has a Gross Margin % of 21.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orbia AdvanceB de CV and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 26.55. Over the past decade, Orbia AdvanceB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.29 to 29.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Orbia AdvanceB de CV ranks #311 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 60.9%.
Is Orbia AdvanceB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Orbia AdvanceB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 21.45% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 26.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.29 to a high of 29.91. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Orbia AdvanceB de CV's value of 21.45% is 17.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orbia AdvanceB de CV ranks #311 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orbia AdvanceB de CV has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orbia AdvanceB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Orbia AdvanceB de CV ranks #311 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orbia AdvanceB de CV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Orbia AdvanceB de CV's value of 21.45% is 17.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Orbia AdvanceB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.29 to 29.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.55 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Orbia AdvanceB de CV 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Orbia AdvanceB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 21.45% is 17.4% 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 Orbia AdvanceB de CV and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orbia AdvanceB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 21.45%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 26.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orbia AdvanceB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbia AdvanceB de CV (FRA:4FZ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.02, compared to a current price of €1.08 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.45%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 26.55 and 17.4% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Orbia AdvanceB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Orbia AdvanceB de CV (FRA:4FZ), the current Gross Margin % is 21.45% 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 Orbia AdvanceB de CV (FRA:4FZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orbia AdvanceB de CV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.08 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.02.
GuruFocus considers Orbia AdvanceB de CV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4FZ:
Gross Margin %: 21.45% (19% below median its 10-year median of 26.55)
GF Value™: €1.02 vs. price of €1.08 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.4% below the Conglomerates median (#311 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4FZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orbia Advance Corp SAB de CV operates in the following segments: Polymer Solutions (Vestolit and Alphagary), Building and Infrastructure (Wavin), Precision Agriculture (Netafim), Connectivity Solutions (Dura-Line), and Fluor & Energy Materials (Koura). The majority of the company's revenue is generated by the Polymer Solutions segment. The five Orbia business groups have a collective focus on expanding access to health and well-being, reinventing the future of cities and homes, ensuring food, water, and sanitation security, connecting communities to information, and enabling the energy transition with basic and materials, specialty products, and solutions. Geographically, the group derives the majority of its revenue from the USA and has a presence in other markets world-wide.
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