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What is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Gross Margin %?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AGFRA:B5H +0.82%75 Gross Margin % is 29.35% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 25.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:B5H with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €665.87 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks better than 55.17% on this metric.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) 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
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG had a gross margin of 29.35% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:B5H vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) has a Gross Margin % of 29.35% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 25.72. Over the past decade, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.03 to 29.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1344 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 44.8%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 29.35% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 25.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.03 to a high of 29.46. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 29.35% is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1344 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #1344 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 29.35% is 9.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.03 to 29.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.72 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Burckhardt Compression Holding 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 26.84, based on 2,998 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 29.35% is 9.4% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 29.35%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 25.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €665.87, compared to a current price of €490.00 — trading 26.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.35%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 25.72 and 9.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.84. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H), the current Gross Margin % is 29.35% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (FRA:B5H) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €490.00 is trading 26.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €665.87.
GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:B5H:
Gross Margin %: 29.35% (14% above median its 10-year median of 25.72)
GF Value™: €665.87 vs. price of €490.00 (26.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1344 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B5H stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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