Monbat ADFRA:5MB +3.09%52 Gross Margin % is 38.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 34.62. GuruFocus rates FRA:5MB with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Monbat AD ranks better than 77.12% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Monbat AD's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €18.9 Mil. Monbat AD's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €49.6 Mil. Therefore, Monbat AD's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Monbat AD's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5MB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.75 Med: 34.62 Max: 39.13
Current: 39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Monbat AD was 39.13%. The lowest was 29.75%. And the median was 34.62%.
FRA:5MB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.12% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs FRA:5MB: 39.00
Monbat AD had a gross margin of 38.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Monbat AD was 2.50% per year.
Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) 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
Monbat AD had a gross margin of 38.21% 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.
Monbat AD Gross Margin % Related Terms
Monbat AD Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Monbat AD'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:5MB vs VRT, BE, NVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Monbat AD'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.
Monbat AD Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Monbat AD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Monbat AD'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.
Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) has a Gross Margin % of 38.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Monbat AD and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 34.62. Over the past decade, Monbat AD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.75 to 39.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #687 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 22.9%.
Is Monbat AD's Gross Margin % too high?
Monbat AD's current Gross Margin % of 38.21% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 34.62. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.75 to a high of 39.13. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Monbat AD's value of 38.21% is 42.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #687 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Monbat AD 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 Monbat AD's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Monbat AD ranks #687 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Monbat AD in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Monbat AD's value of 38.21% is 42.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Monbat AD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.75 to 39.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.62 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Monbat AD 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 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Monbat AD's current Gross Margin % of 38.21% is 42.6% 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 Monbat AD and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Monbat AD's current Gross Margin % is 38.21%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 34.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Monbat AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.79, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 64.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.21%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 34.62 and 42.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Monbat AD's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB), the current Gross Margin % is 38.21% 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 Monbat AD (FRA:5MB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Monbat AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 64.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.79.
GuruFocus considers Monbat AD to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5MB:
Gross Margin %: 38.21% (10% above median its 10-year median of 34.62)
GF Value™: €2.79 vs. price of €1.00 (64.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.6% above the Industrial Products median (#687 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5MB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Monbat AD is a Bulgaria-based company engaged in the production and maintenance of and sale of batteries; engineering and development activity; production and trade of equipment used in battery manufacturing; domestic and foreign trade and establishment of commercial networks; specialized stores and representative offices; recycling of lead and lead containing alloys. The company's product range includes starter batteries, stationary batteries, deep cycle batteries, and leisure batteries, special batteries for military applications and locomotive batteries. Additionally, it is also involved in the production of light emitting diode (LED) lighting. The company operates geographically across Bulgaria, Serbia, Romania, Nigeria, and others.
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