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Meier Tobler Group AGFRA:B4A1 -0.60%65 Gross Margin % is 47.86% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 46.94. GuruFocus rates FRA:B4A1 with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €35.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,000 Industrial Products companies, Meier Tobler Group AG ranks better than 87.67% on this metric.
FRA:B4A1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.67% of 3000
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs FRA:B4A1: 47.78
Meier Tobler Group AG had a gross margin of 47.86% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Meier Tobler Group AG was 0.90% per year.
Meier Tobler Group AG (FRA:B4A1) 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
Meier Tobler Group AG had a gross margin of 47.86% 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.
Meier Tobler Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Meier Tobler Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Meier Tobler Group 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:B4A1 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Meier Tobler Group 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.
Meier Tobler Group AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Meier Tobler Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Meier Tobler Group 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.
Meier Tobler Group AG (FRA:B4A1) has a Gross Margin % of 47.86% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Meier Tobler Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.94. Over the past decade, Meier Tobler Group AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.36 to 56.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Meier Tobler Group AG ranks #370 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.3%.
Is Meier Tobler Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Meier Tobler Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 47.86% is near median its 10-year median of 46.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.36 to a high of 56.03. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Meier Tobler Group AG's value of 47.86% is 78.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Meier Tobler Group AG ranks #370 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Meier Tobler Group AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Meier Tobler Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Meier Tobler Group AG ranks #370 out of 3000 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Meier Tobler Group AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Meier Tobler Group AG's value of 47.86% is 78.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Meier Tobler Group AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.36 to 56.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.94 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Meier Tobler Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 3,000 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. Meier Tobler Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 47.86% is 78.4% 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 Meier Tobler Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Meier Tobler Group AG's current Gross Margin % is 47.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Meier Tobler Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meier Tobler Group AG (FRA:B4A1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €35.65, compared to a current price of €33.40 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.94 and 78.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Meier Tobler Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Meier Tobler Group AG (FRA:B4A1), the current Gross Margin % is 47.86% 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.
Is Meier Tobler Group AG (FRA:B4A1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Meier Tobler Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.40 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €35.65.
GuruFocus considers Meier Tobler Group AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:B4A1:
Gross Margin %: 47.86% (near median its 10-year median of 46.94)
GF Value™: €35.65 vs. price of €33.40 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% above the Industrial Products median (#370 of 3000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B4A1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Meier Tobler Group AG is a Switzerland based company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is a wholesale and manufacturing technology group with a core focus on manufacturing and climate technology. The firm provides consultancy services and systems for building service planners, installers, architects and builders. Its products include heat pumps, chillers, dry coolers, air heaters, chilled beams, water heater, sewage systems, floor and underfloor convectors, among others. It also offers heating, ventilation, and air services and maintenance.
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