Airbus SEFRA:AIRA +0.84%90 Gross Margin % is 12.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 14.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:AIRA with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €43.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Airbus SE ranks worse than 78.95% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Airbus SE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,556 Mil. Airbus SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €12,651 Mil. Therefore, Airbus SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Airbus SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AIRA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.91 Med: 14.93 Max: 18.47
Current: 14.68
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Airbus SE was 18.47%. The lowest was 7.91%. And the median was 14.93%.
FRA:AIRA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.95% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs FRA:AIRA: 14.68
Airbus SE had a gross margin of 12.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Airbus SE was 2.00% per year.
Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) 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
Airbus SE had a gross margin of 12.30% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Airbus SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Airbus SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Airbus SE'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:AIRA vs GE, RTX, BA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Airbus SE'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.
Airbus SE Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Airbus SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Airbus SE'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.
Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) has a Gross Margin % of 12.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Airbus SE and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 14.93. Over the past decade, Airbus SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.91 to 18.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #270 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 78.9%.
Is Airbus SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Airbus SE's current Gross Margin % of 12.30% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.91 to a high of 18.47. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Airbus SE's value of 12.30% is 53.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #270 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Airbus SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airbus SE's Gross Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Airbus SE ranks #270 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Airbus SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Airbus SE's value of 12.30% is 53.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Airbus SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.91 to 18.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.93 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Airbus SE has consistently been below 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Airbus SE's current Gross Margin % of 12.30% is 53.8% below 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 Airbus SE and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airbus SE's current Gross Margin % is 12.30%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 14.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airbus SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €43.35, compared to a current price of €48.20 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.30%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 14.93 and 53.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Airbus SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA), the current Gross Margin % is 12.30% 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 Airbus SE (FRA:AIRA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Airbus SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €48.20 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €43.35.
GuruFocus considers Airbus SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AIRA:
Gross Margin %: 12.30% (18% below median its 10-year median of 14.93)
GF Value™: €43.35 vs. price of €48.20 (11.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#270 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AIRA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Airbus is a global aerospace and defense firm that designs, develops, and manufactures commercial and military jets and helicopters, as well as space launch vehicles and satellites. The company operates three divisions: commercial, defense and space, and helicopters. Commercial offers multiple configurations of aircraft ranging from the narrow-body (120-200 seats) A220 and A320 series to the much larger A330 and A350 wide-body models. The defense and space segment supplies governments with military hardware, including transport aircraft, aerial tankers, and the Eurofighter Typhoon multirole jet. The helicopter division manufactures turbine helicopters for the civil and public markets.
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