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Foamit OyjFRA:5TQ +2.23%49 Gross Margin % is 59.52% as of Dec. 2025, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 47.46. GuruFocus rates FRA:5TQ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 234 Waste Management companies, Foamit Oyj ranks better than 90.17% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Foamit Oyj's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €12.53 Mil. Foamit Oyj's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €21.06 Mil. Therefore, Foamit Oyj's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 59.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Foamit Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5TQ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.58 Med: 47.46 Max: 64.49
Current: 64.49
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Foamit Oyj was 64.49%. The lowest was 2.58%. And the median was 47.46%.
FRA:5TQ's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.17% of 234
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.955
vs FRA:5TQ: 64.49
Foamit Oyj had a gross margin of 59.52% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Foamit Oyj was 1.70% per year.
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
Foamit Oyj had a gross margin of 59.52% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Foamit Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Foamit Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Foamit Oyj'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:5TQ vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Foamit Oyj'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.
Foamit Oyj Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Foamit Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Foamit Oyj'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.
Foamit Oyj (FRA:5TQ) has a Gross Margin % of 59.52% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Foamit Oyj and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 47.46. Over the past decade, Foamit Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.58 to 64.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Foamit Oyj ranks #23 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 9.8%.
Is Foamit Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Foamit Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 59.52% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 47.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.58 to a high of 64.49. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.96. Foamit Oyj's value of 59.52% is 112.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Foamit Oyj ranks #23 out of 234 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Foamit Oyj has a GF Score™ of 49/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Foamit Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Foamit Oyj ranks #23 out of 234 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Foamit Oyj in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.96. Foamit Oyj's value of 59.52% is 112.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Foamit Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.58 to 64.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.46 vs. the industry median of 27.96, Foamit Oyj 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.96, based on 234 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. Foamit Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 59.52% is 112.9% 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 Foamit Oyj and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Foamit Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 59.52%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 47.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Foamit Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Foamit Oyj (FRA:5TQ) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.82 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.52%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 47.46 and 112.9% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.96. Foamit Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 6 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 Foamit Oyj (FRA:5TQ), the current Gross Margin % is 59.52% as of Dec. 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 Foamit Oyj (FRA:5TQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Foamit Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.82 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5TQ:
Gross Margin %: 59.52% (25% above median its 10-year median of 47.46)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.82 (26.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.9% above the Waste Management median (#23 of 234)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5TQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Foamit Oyj, formerly Partnera Oyj is a Finland-based holding company. The company operates through its subsidiaries which are engaged in glass recycling and foam glass manufacturing. Additionally, the firm also finances various projects and invests in growth-oriented companies.
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