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Hillman SolutionsFRA:8020 -1.26%73 Gross Margin % is 45.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 43.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:8020 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.21. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Hillman Solutions ranks better than 88.13% on this metric.
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
Hillman Solutions had a gross margin of 45.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Hillman Solutions Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hillman Solutions Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hillman Solutions'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:8020 vs KMT, QEPC, EML: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, Hillman Solutions'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.
Hillman Solutions Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Hillman Solutions's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hillman Solutions'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.
Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020) has a Gross Margin % of 45.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hillman Solutions and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.04. Over the past decade, Hillman Solutions' Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.72 to 48.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #356 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 11.9%.
Is Hillman Solutions' Gross Margin % too high?
Hillman Solutions' current Gross Margin % of 45.55% is near median its 10-year median of 43.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.72 to a high of 48.73. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Hillman Solutions' value of 45.55% is 69.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #356 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hillman Solutions has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hillman Solutions' Gross Margin % compare to KMT and QEPC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Hillman Solutions ranks #356 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hillman Solutions in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Hillman Solutions' value of 45.55% is 69.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Hillman Solutions' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.72 to 48.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.04 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Hillman Solutions 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 26.85, based on 2,999 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. Hillman Solutions's current Gross Margin % of 45.55% is 69.6% 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 Hillman Solutions and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hillman Solutions's current Gross Margin % is 45.55%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hillman Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.55%. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.21, compared to a current price of €6.67 — trading 18.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.55%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.04 and 69.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Hillman Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 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 Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020), the current Gross Margin % is 45.55% 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 Hillman Solutions (FRA:8020) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hillman Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.67 is trading 18.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.21.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8020:
Gross Margin %: 45.55% (near median its 10-year median of 43.04)
GF Value™: €8.21 vs. price of €6.67 (18.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 69.6% above the Industrial Products median (#356 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8020 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hillman Solutions Corp is a provider of hardware-related products and related merchandising services to retail markets in North America. The company sells its products to hardware stores, home centers, mass merchants, pet supply stores, and other retail outlets. Its product lines include thousands of small parts such as fasteners and related hardware items; threaded rod and metal shapes; keys and accessories; builder's hardware; personal protective equipment, such as gloves and eye-wear; and identification items, such as tags and letters, numbers, and signs. The segments of the company are Hardware and Protective Solutions, which is the key revenue-generating segment; Robotics and Digital Solutions; and Canada. It has a business presence in the U.S, Canada and Mexico.
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