Groupe LDLCFRA:6CE +1.96%67 Gross Margin % is 22.49% as of Sep. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 17.23. GuruFocus rates FRA:6CE with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Groupe LDLC ranks worse than 56.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Groupe LDLC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:6CE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.05 Med: 17.23 Max: 22.51
Current: 21.87
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Groupe LDLC was 22.51%. The lowest was 11.05%. And the median was 17.23%.
FRA:6CE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.64% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs FRA:6CE: 21.87
Groupe LDLC had a gross margin of 22.49% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Groupe LDLC was 5.80% per year.
Groupe LDLC (FRA:6CE) 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
Groupe LDLC had a gross margin of 22.49% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Groupe LDLC Gross Margin % Related Terms
Groupe LDLC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Groupe LDLC'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:6CE vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Groupe LDLC'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.
Groupe LDLC Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Groupe LDLC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe LDLC'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.
Groupe LDLC (FRA:6CE) has a Gross Margin % of 22.49% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Groupe LDLC and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 17.23. Over the past decade, Groupe LDLC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.05 to 22.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe LDLC ranks #1390 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.6%.
Is Groupe LDLC's Gross Margin % too high?
Groupe LDLC's current Gross Margin % of 22.49% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 17.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.05 to a high of 22.51. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Groupe LDLC's value of 22.49% is 8.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe LDLC ranks #1390 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Groupe LDLC has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe LDLC's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Groupe LDLC ranks #1390 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Groupe LDLC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Groupe LDLC's value of 22.49% is 8.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Groupe LDLC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.05 to 22.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.23 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Groupe LDLC has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, 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. Groupe LDLC's current Gross Margin % of 22.49% is 8.4% below 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 Groupe LDLC and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe LDLC's current Gross Margin % is 22.49%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe LDLC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe LDLC (FRA:6CE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.76, compared to a current price of €11.46 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.49%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 17.23 and 8.4% below the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Groupe LDLC's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Groupe LDLC (FRA:6CE), the current Gross Margin % is 22.49% as of Sep. 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 Groupe LDLC (FRA:6CE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe LDLC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €11.46 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.76.
GuruFocus considers Groupe LDLC to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6CE:
Gross Margin %: 22.49% (31% above median its 10-year median of 17.23)
GF Value™: €14.76 vs. price of €11.46 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.4% below the Hardware median (#1390 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6CE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Groupe LDLC SA is a France-based company engaged in the sale and distribution of computer and multimedia equipment. Its product range includes electronic components, network equipment, software, connections, portable computers, hi-fis and videos, digital cameras, digital versatile discs, and peripherals.
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