Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ahlers AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in May. 2023 was €41.1 Mil. Ahlers AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in May. 2023 was €88.5 Mil. Therefore, Ahlers AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in May. 2023 was 46.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ahlers AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AAH's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry.
Industry Median: 28.415 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Ahlers AG had a gross margin of 46.47% for the quarter that ended in May. 2023 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ahlers AG was 0.00% per year.
Ahlers AG (FRA:AAH) 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
Ahlers AG had a gross margin of 46.47% for the quarter that ended in May. 2023 => 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.
Ahlers AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ahlers AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ahlers 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.
FRA:AAH vs RL, LEVI, VFC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Ahlers 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.
Ahlers AG Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Ahlers AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ahlers 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.
Ahlers AG (FRA:AAH) has a Gross Margin % of 46.47% as of May. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ahlers AG and its competitors.
Is Ahlers AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Ahlers AG's current Gross Margin % is 46.47%. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Ahlers AG's value of 46.47% is 63.5% above this industry median. Overall, Ahlers AG has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ahlers AG's Gross Margin % compare to RL and LEVI?
Ahlers AG's Gross Margin % of 46.47% can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.42. Ahlers AG's value of 46.47% is 63.5% above this benchmark. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.42, based on 1,024 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. Ahlers AG's current Gross Margin % of 46.47% is 63.5% 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 Ahlers AG and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ahlers AG's current Gross Margin % is 46.47%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ahlers AG stock overvalued right now?
Ahlers AG (FRA:AAH) has a current Gross Margin % of 46.47%. The current Gross Margin % is 46.47% and 63.5% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.42. Ahlers AG's overall GF Score™ is 10/100. 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 Ahlers AG (FRA:AAH), the current Gross Margin % is 46.47% as of May. 2023. 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.
Ahlers AG is a manufacturer of men's apparel. Ahlers operates in two segments namely Premium brands and Jeans and Workwear. Its brand profile includes Otto Kern, Baldessarini, Pierre Cardin, Pioneer Jeans, and others. The firm has its geographical footprints in Germany, Western Europe, Central/ Eastern Europe, and others. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Premium Brands segment.
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