Van Elle HoldingsFRA:5MH 65 Gross Margin % is 26.80% as of Oct. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 30.65. GuruFocus rates FRA:5MH with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.49 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Van Elle Holdings ranks better than 66.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Van Elle Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5MH'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.08 Med: 30.65 Max: 36.11
Current: 28.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Van Elle Holdings was 36.11%. The lowest was 26.08%. And the median was 30.65%.
FRA:5MH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.2% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs FRA:5MH: 28.85
Van Elle Holdings had a gross margin of 26.80% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Van Elle Holdings was 3.40% per year.
Van Elle Holdings (FRA:5MH) 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
Van Elle Holdings had a gross margin of 26.80% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => 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.
Van Elle Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Van Elle Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Van Elle Holdings'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:5MH vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Van Elle Holdings'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.
Van Elle Holdings Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Van Elle Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Van Elle Holdings'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.
Van Elle Holdings (FRA:5MH) has a Gross Margin % of 26.80% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Van Elle Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 30.65. Over the past decade, Van Elle Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.08 to 36.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Van Elle Holdings ranks #581 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Van Elle Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Van Elle Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 26.80% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 30.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.08 to a high of 36.11. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Van Elle Holdings' value of 26.80% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Van Elle Holdings ranks #581 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Van Elle Holdings has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Van Elle Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Van Elle Holdings ranks #581 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Van Elle Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Van Elle Holdings' value of 26.80% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Van Elle Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.08 to 36.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.65 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Van Elle Holdings 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Van Elle Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 26.80% is 29.4% 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 Van Elle Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Van Elle Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 26.80%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 30.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Van Elle Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Van Elle Holdings (FRA:5MH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.49, compared to a current price of €0.66 — trading 33.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.80%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 30.65 and 29.4% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Van Elle Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Van Elle Holdings (FRA:5MH), the current Gross Margin % is 26.80% as of Oct. 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 Van Elle Holdings (FRA:5MH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Van Elle Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.66 is trading 33.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.49.
GuruFocus considers Van Elle Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5MH:
Gross Margin %: 26.80% (13% below median its 10-year median of 30.65)
GF Value™: €0.49 vs. price of €0.66 (33.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Construction median (#581 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5MH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Van Elle Holdings PLC is a geotechnical contractor. The company is engaged in providing ground engineering techniques and services. The operating segments of the company are General Piling, Specialist Piling and Rail, and Ground Engineering Services. Other services provided by the company are Screw Piles, Specialist Piling, Rotary Bored Piling Foundation Testing, Driven Piling, and others. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Specialist Piling and Rail segment.
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