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Alcadon Group AB gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcadon Group AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:5Y4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.43 Med: 26.74 Max: 62.97
Current: 62.97
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alcadon Group AB was 62.97%. The lowest was 24.43%. And the median was 26.74%.
FRA:5Y4's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.74% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.495
vs FRA:5Y4: 62.97
Alcadon Group AB had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alcadon Group AB was -1.80% per year.
Alcadon Group AB (FRA:5Y4) 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
Alcadon Group AB had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Alcadon Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alcadon Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcadon Group 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:5Y4 vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Alcadon Group 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.
Alcadon Group AB Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alcadon Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcadon Group 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.
Alcadon Group AB (FRA:5Y4) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alcadon Group AB and its competitors. Over the past decade, Alcadon Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.43 to 62.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #129 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.3%.
Is Alcadon Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Alcadon Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.43 to a high of 62.97. Based on the distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #129 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Alcadon Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcadon Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #129 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alcadon Group AB in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. Historically, Alcadon Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.43 to 62.97 over the past decade. 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,454 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 Alcadon Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcadon Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcadon Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB (FRA:5Y4) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.23, compared to a current price of €2.77 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Alcadon Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Alcadon Group AB (FRA:5Y4), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Alcadon Group AB (FRA:5Y4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.77 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.23.
GuruFocus considers Alcadon Group AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5Y4:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €2.23 vs. price of €2.77 (24.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5Y4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcadon Group AB is engaged in providing network infrastructure and data communications products and solutions, mainly through the sale of goods, along with minor services and training to support operations. The group operates as a single operating segment, focusing on structured cabling solutions for commercial and public properties, as well as data centre-related infrastructure, serving customers across multiple geographic markets.
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