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Flat Capital ABFRA:87I +0.81%45 Gross Margin % is 99.30% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 95.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:87I with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 554 Asset Management companies, Flat Capital AB ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.
Flat Capital AB (FRA:87I) 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
Flat Capital AB had a gross margin of 99.30% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Flat Capital AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Flat Capital AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Flat Capital 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:87I vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Flat Capital 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.
Flat Capital AB Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Flat Capital AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Flat Capital 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.
Flat Capital AB (FRA:87I) has a Gross Margin % of 99.30% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Flat Capital AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 95.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Flat Capital AB ranks #55 out of 554 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Flat Capital AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Flat Capital AB's current Gross Margin % of 99.30% is near median its 10-year median of 95.26. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.74. Flat Capital AB's value of 99.30% is 75% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Flat Capital AB ranks #55 out of 554 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Flat Capital AB has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Flat Capital AB's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Flat Capital AB ranks #55 out of 554 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Flat Capital AB in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.74. Flat Capital AB's value of 99.30% is 75% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 95.26 vs. the industry median of 56.74, Flat Capital AB 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.74, based on 554 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. Flat Capital AB's current Gross Margin % of 99.30% is 75% 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 Flat Capital AB and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Flat Capital AB's current Gross Margin % is 99.30%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 95.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Flat Capital AB stock overvalued right now?
Flat Capital AB (FRA:87I) has a current Gross Margin % of 99.30%. The current Gross Margin % is 99.30%, which is near median its 10-year median of 95.26 and 75% above the Asset Management industry median of 56.74. Flat Capital AB's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 2 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 Flat Capital AB (FRA:87I), the current Gross Margin % is 99.30% as of Jun. 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.
Flat Capital AB is an investment company that focuses on companies with prominent entrepreneurs in various positions. Its view is to simplify and improve the path to company building and give more people the opportunity to benefit from shared maximum returns. The company's Investment plan consists of investment in prominent entrepreneurs who have a good position in their companies, investment in markets, where company growth is driven by underlying structural trends, Investment in unlisted companies that are in a growth phase, seeking minority stakes in its portfolio holdings and investment globally.
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