Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Orege's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €-0.94 Mil. Orege's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was €0.82 Mil. Therefore, Orege's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -114.71%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orege's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:4ZF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -362.85 Med: -141.11 Max: -3.98
Current: -59.83
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orege was -3.98%. The lowest was -362.85%. And the median was -141.11%.
FRA:4ZF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.3% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs FRA:4ZF: -59.83
Orege had a gross margin of -114.71% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orege was 10.50% per year.
Orege (FRA:4ZF) 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
Orege had a gross margin of -114.71% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Orege Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orege Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orege'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:4ZF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Orege'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.
Orege Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Orege's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orege'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.
Orege (FRA:4ZF) has a Gross Margin % of -114.71% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orege and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orege ranks #231 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Orege's Gross Margin % too high?
Orege's current Gross Margin % is -114.71%. Based on the distribution chart, Orege ranks #231 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orege has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orege's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Orege ranks #231 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orege in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. 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 Orege and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orege's current Gross Margin % is -114.71%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orege stock overvalued right now?
Orege (FRA:4ZF) has a current Gross Margin % of -114.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.70, compared to a current price of €0.29 — trading 58.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -114.71%. Orege's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 7 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 Orege (FRA:4ZF), the current Gross Margin % is -114.71% as of Jun. 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 Orege (FRA:4ZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orege stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.29 is trading 58.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.70.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4ZF:
Gross Margin %: -114.71%
GF Value™: €0.70 vs. price of €0.29 (58.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4ZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orege is engaged in providing solutions for the treatment of complex effluents and sludge. Its two proprietary technologies SOFHYS and SLG provide treatment solutions to oil and gas, chemistry, municipal and agri-food sectors.
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