artec technologies AGFRA:A6T +0.91%82 Gross Margin % is 77.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 81.57. GuruFocus rates FRA:A6T with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, artec technologies AG ranks better than 98.61% on this metric.
FRA:A6T's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.61% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs FRA:A6T: 80.56
artec technologies AG had a gross margin of 77.58% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for artec technologies AG was 1.40% per year.
artec technologies AG (FRA:A6T) 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
artec technologies AG had a gross margin of 77.58% 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.
artec technologies AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
artec technologies AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for artec technologies AG'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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, artec technologies AG'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.
artec technologies AG Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, artec technologies AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where artec technologies AG'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.
artec technologies AG (FRA:A6T) has a Gross Margin % of 77.58% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on artec technologies AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.57. Over the past decade, artec technologies AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 78.49 to 97.38. According to the industry distribution chart, artec technologies AG ranks #34 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is artec technologies AG's Gross Margin % too high?
artec technologies AG's current Gross Margin % of 77.58% is near median its 10-year median of 81.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 78.49 to a high of 97.38. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. artec technologies AG's value of 77.58% is 216.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, artec technologies AG ranks #34 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, artec technologies AG has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does artec technologies AG's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, artec technologies AG ranks #34 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places artec technologies AG in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. artec technologies AG's value of 77.58% is 216.7% above this benchmark. Historically, artec technologies AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 78.49 to 97.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.57 vs. the industry median of 24.50, artec technologies AG 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.50, based on 2,449 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. artec technologies AG's current Gross Margin % of 77.58% is 216.7% 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 artec technologies AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. artec technologies AG's current Gross Margin % is 77.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is artec technologies AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, artec technologies AG (FRA:A6T) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.45, compared to a current price of €2.22 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.57 and 216.7% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. artec technologies AG's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 artec technologies AG (FRA:A6T), the current Gross Margin % is 77.58% 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 artec technologies AG (FRA:A6T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, artec technologies AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.22 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.45.
GuruFocus considers artec technologies AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:A6T:
Gross Margin %: 77.58% (near median its 10-year median of 81.57)
GF Value™: €2.45 vs. price of €2.22 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 216.7% above the Hardware median (#34 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:A6T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
artec technologies AG develops and produces products and system solutions for the transmission, recording, and playback of video, TV, and metadata through network and internet. The company offers products and solutions such as Multieye, it is used for simple and complex video surveillance and security systems, and Xentaurix is used for the transmission, recording, and playback of TV, video and radio broadcasts through networks and internet such as proof of broadcasting and broadcasting as online VCR.
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