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KB Components ABFRA:5G7 +1.18%12 Gross Margin % is 53.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 50.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:5G7 with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Chemicals companies, KB Components AB ranks better than 93.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KB Components AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5G7'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.44 Med: 50.55 Max: 53.52
Current: 53.52
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of KB Components AB was 53.52%. The lowest was 47.44%. And the median was 50.55%.
FRA:5G7's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.07% of 1558
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs FRA:5G7: 53.52
KB Components AB had a gross margin of 53.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KB Components AB was 0.00% per year.
KB Components AB (FRA:5G7) 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
KB Components AB had a gross margin of 53.71% 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.
KB Components AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
KB Components AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KB Components 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.
FRA:5G7 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, KB Components 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.
KB Components AB Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, KB Components AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KB Components AB'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.
KB Components AB (FRA:5G7) has a Gross Margin % of 53.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KB Components AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.55. Over the past decade, KB Components AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.44 to 53.52. According to the industry distribution chart, KB Components AB ranks #108 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.9%.
Is KB Components AB's Gross Margin % too high?
KB Components AB's current Gross Margin % of 53.71% is near median its 10-year median of 50.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.44 to a high of 53.52. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. KB Components AB's value of 53.71% is 128.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KB Components AB ranks #108 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KB Components AB has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KB Components AB's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, KB Components AB ranks #108 out of 1558 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KB Components AB in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. KB Components AB's value of 53.71% is 128.9% above this benchmark. Historically, KB Components AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.44 to 53.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.55 vs. the industry median of 23.47, KB Components 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.47, based on 1,558 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. KB Components AB's current Gross Margin % of 53.71% is 128.9% 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 KB Components AB and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KB Components AB's current Gross Margin % is 53.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KB Components AB stock overvalued right now?
KB Components AB (FRA:5G7) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.71%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.55 and 128.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. KB Components AB's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 KB Components AB (FRA:5G7), the current Gross Margin % is 53.71% 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.
KB Components AB is a polymer component manufacturer with production facilities in Europe, North and Central America, and Asia. is divided into eight main activity business areas: light vehicles, heavy vehicles, medical, industrial, furniture, lighting, chrome plating, and industrial windows. The company operates in geographical reportable segments: North America, Europe, and Asia. it provides expertise in injection molding technology and a well-invested machine park with a high degree of automation.
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