PoujoulatFRA:72Y -3.64%56 Gross Margin % is 51.85% as of Sep. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 50.32. GuruFocus rates FRA:72Y with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.01. The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Poujoulat ranks better than 89.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Poujoulat's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €80.2 Mil. Poujoulat's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €154.6 Mil. Therefore, Poujoulat's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 51.85%.
Warning Sign:
Poujoulat SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Poujoulat's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:72Y'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.22 Med: 50.32 Max: 57.22
Current: 50.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Poujoulat was 57.22%. The lowest was 34.22%. And the median was 50.32%.
FRA:72Y's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.53% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs FRA:72Y: 50.92
Poujoulat had a gross margin of 51.85% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Poujoulat was -2.60% per year.
Poujoulat (FRA:72Y) 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
Poujoulat had a gross margin of 51.85% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Poujoulat Gross Margin % Related Terms
Poujoulat Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Poujoulat'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:72Y vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Poujoulat'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.
Poujoulat Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Poujoulat's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Poujoulat'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.
Poujoulat (FRA:72Y) has a Gross Margin % of 51.85% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Poujoulat and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.32. Over the past decade, Poujoulat's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.22 to 57.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Poujoulat ranks #180 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is Poujoulat's Gross Margin % too high?
Poujoulat's current Gross Margin % of 51.85% is near median its 10-year median of 50.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.22 to a high of 57.22. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Poujoulat's value of 51.85% is 150.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Poujoulat ranks #180 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Poujoulat has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Poujoulat's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Poujoulat ranks #180 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Poujoulat in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Poujoulat's value of 51.85% is 150.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Poujoulat's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.22 to 57.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.32 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Poujoulat 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. Poujoulat's current Gross Margin % of 51.85% is 150.4% 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 Poujoulat 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. Poujoulat's current Gross Margin % is 51.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Poujoulat stock overvalued right now?
Poujoulat (FRA:72Y) has a current Gross Margin % of 51.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.01, compared to a current price of €5.30 — trading 59.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.32 and 150.4% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Poujoulat's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 Poujoulat (FRA:72Y), the current Gross Margin % is 51.85% 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 Poujoulat (FRA:72Y) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Poujoulat stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.30 is trading 59.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.01.
Key valuation signals for FRA:72Y:
Gross Margin %: 51.85% (near median its 10-year median of 50.32)
GF Value™: €13.01 vs. price of €5.30 (59.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 150.4% above the Construction median (#180 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:72Y stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Poujoulat SA is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of metal chimney systems for houses, flats, industry, the service sector and energy production businesses. Its product lines include roof outlets, chimney flues, tubing ducts, connection ducts, and collective gas systems. It has an operational presence across the Netherland, Poland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, France, Spain, and Germany.
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