AMAG Austria Metall AGFRA:AM8 -0.37%75 Gross Margin % is 14.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 15.45. GuruFocus rates FRA:AM8 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, AMAG Austria Metall AG ranks worse than 68.31% on this metric.
FRA:AM8's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.31% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs FRA:AM8: 14.57
AMAG Austria Metall AG had a gross margin of 14.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AMAG Austria Metall AG was -0.60% per year.
AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) 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
AMAG Austria Metall AG had a gross margin of 14.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
AMAG Austria Metall AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMAG Austria Metall 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:AM8 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, AMAG Austria Metall 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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AMAG Austria Metall AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMAG Austria Metall 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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) has a Gross Margin % of 14.39% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AMAG Austria Metall AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.45. Over the past decade, AMAG Austria Metall AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.38 to 18.34. According to the industry distribution chart, AMAG Austria Metall AG ranks #498 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 68.3%.
Is AMAG Austria Metall AG's Gross Margin % too high?
AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Gross Margin % of 14.39% is near median its 10-year median of 15.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.38 to a high of 18.34. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. AMAG Austria Metall AG's value of 14.39% is 45.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMAG Austria Metall AG ranks #498 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AMAG Austria Metall AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMAG Austria Metall AG's Gross Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AMAG Austria Metall AG ranks #498 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AMAG Austria Metall AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. AMAG Austria Metall AG's value of 14.39% is 45.1% below this benchmark. Historically, AMAG Austria Metall AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.38 to 18.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.45 vs. the industry median of 26.20, AMAG Austria Metall AG 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 729 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. AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Gross Margin % of 14.39% is 45.1% 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Gross Margin % is 14.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMAG Austria Metall AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.70, compared to a current price of €26.60 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.45 and 45.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. AMAG Austria Metall AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8), the current Gross Margin % is 14.39% 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMAG Austria Metall AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.60 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.70.
GuruFocus considers AMAG Austria Metall AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AM8:
Gross Margin %: 14.39% (near median its 10-year median of 15.45)
GF Value™: €26.70 vs. price of €26.60 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#498 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AM8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMAG Austria Metall AG is engaged in the production, processing and distribution of aluminium, aluminium semi-finished products and cast products. The company operates through four segments: I) Metal, producing and marketing primary aluminium and managing price risk; ii) Casting, manufacturing aluminium casting alloys for automotive, engineering, and electrical industries; iii) Rolling, producing aluminium sheets, coils, and plates; and iv) Service, providing centralized operational and management support across the group. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Rolling segment. Its geographical divisions include Austria, Western Europe, Rest of Europe, North America, and Asia, Oceania and other.
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