BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AGFRA:B9B 68 Gross Margin % is 60.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 61.98. GuruFocus rates FRA:B9B with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG ranks better than 83.9% on this metric.
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG (FRA:B9B) 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
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG had a gross margin of 60.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte 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.
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:B9B vs BUD, STZ, TAP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte 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.
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte 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.
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG (FRA:B9B) has a Gross Margin % of 60.26% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.98. Over the past decade, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.81 to 65.70. According to the industry distribution chart, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG ranks #33 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 16.1%.
Is BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's Gross Margin % too high?
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's current Gross Margin % of 60.26% is near median its 10-year median of 61.98. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 59.81 to a high of 65.70. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's value of 60.26% is 42.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG ranks #33 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's Gross Margin % compare to BUD and STZ?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG ranks #33 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.20. BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's value of 60.26% is 42.8% above this benchmark. Historically, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 59.81 to 65.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.98 vs. the industry median of 42.20, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.20, based on 205 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. BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's current Gross Margin % of 60.26% is 42.8% 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 BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's current Gross Margin % is 60.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG (FRA:B9B) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.46, compared to a current price of €2.02 — trading 17.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.98 and 42.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.20. BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 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 BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG (FRA:B9B), the current Gross Margin % is 60.26% 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 BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG (FRA:B9B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.02 is trading 17.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.46.
GuruFocus considers BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:B9B:
Gross Margin %: 60.26% (near median its 10-year median of 61.98)
GF Value™: €2.46 vs. price of €2.02 (17.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#33 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B9B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG Business Description
BHB Brauholding Bayern-Mitte AG is a holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, it is mainly engaged in the in-house production and distribution of beers and non-alcoholic beverages, and the trading of beverages from other manufacturers. The group's brand portfolio comprises 10 wheat beers, 29 bottom-fermented beer specialties, and three beer-based mixed drinks. Additionally, it is involved in the operation of restaurants and the associated marketing, and offers a wide variety of mineral waters and non-alcoholic soft drinks.
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