Valtecne SpAFRA:71W +20.48%90 Gross Margin % is 73.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 75.21. GuruFocus rates FRA:71W with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.07. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Valtecne SpA ranks better than 98.6% on this metric.
Valtecne SpA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.9%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Valtecne SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:71W'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 67.58 Med: 75.21 Max: 78.71
Current: 74.81
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Valtecne SpA was 78.71%. The lowest was 67.58%. And the median was 75.21%.
FRA:71W's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.6% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs FRA:71W: 74.81
Valtecne SpA had a gross margin of 73.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Valtecne SpA was -1.90% per year.
Valtecne SpA (FRA:71W) 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
Valtecne SpA had a gross margin of 73.51% 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.
Valtecne SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Valtecne SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Valtecne SpA'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:71W vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Valtecne SpA'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.
Valtecne SpA Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Valtecne SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Valtecne SpA'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.
Valtecne SpA (FRA:71W) has a Gross Margin % of 73.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Valtecne SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.21. Over the past decade, Valtecne SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.58 to 78.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Valtecne SpA ranks #42 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Valtecne SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Valtecne SpA's current Gross Margin % of 73.51% is near median its 10-year median of 75.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 67.58 to a high of 78.71. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Valtecne SpA's value of 73.51% is 174.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Valtecne SpA ranks #42 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Valtecne SpA has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Valtecne SpA's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Valtecne SpA ranks #42 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Valtecne SpA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Valtecne SpA's value of 73.51% is 174.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Valtecne SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 67.58 to 78.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.21 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Valtecne SpA 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 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Valtecne SpA's current Gross Margin % of 73.51% is 174.2% 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 Valtecne SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Valtecne SpA's current Gross Margin % is 73.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Valtecne SpA stock overvalued right now?
Valtecne SpA (FRA:71W) has a current Gross Margin % of 73.51%. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.07, compared to a current price of €10.00 — trading 64.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.21 and 174.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Valtecne SpA's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 9 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 Valtecne SpA (FRA:71W), the current Gross Margin % is 73.51% 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 Valtecne SpA (FRA:71W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Valtecne SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.00 is trading 64.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.07.
Key valuation signals for FRA:71W:
Gross Margin %: 73.51% (near median its 10-year median of 75.21)
GF Value™: €6.07 vs. price of €10.00 (64.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 174.2% above the Industrial Products median (#42 of 2997)
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