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The historical rank and industry rank for Instant Group AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:CCB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1283.33 Med: 14.1 Max: 49.67
Current: 20
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Instant Group AG was 49.67%. The lowest was -1283.33%. And the median was 14.10%.
FRA:CCB's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.54% of 619
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 50
vs FRA:CCB: 20.00
Instant Group AG had a gross margin of -14.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Instant Group AG was 0.00% per year.
Instant Group AG (FRA:CCB) 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
Instant Group AG had a gross margin of -14.77% 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.
Instant Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Instant Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Instant 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:CCB vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Instant 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.
Instant Group AG Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Instant Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Instant 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.
Instant Group AG (FRA:CCB) has a Gross Margin % of -14.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Instant Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Instant Group AG ranks #449 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 72.5%.
Is Instant Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Instant Group AG's current Gross Margin % is -14.77%. Based on the distribution chart, Instant Group AG ranks #449 out of 619 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Instant Group AG has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Instant Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Instant Group AG ranks #449 out of 619 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Instant Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.00. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.00, based on 619 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. 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 Instant Group AG and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Instant Group AG's current Gross Margin % is -14.77%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Instant Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instant Group AG (FRA:CCB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.00, compared to a current price of €1.70 — trading 70% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -14.77%. Instant Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 2 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 Instant Group AG (FRA:CCB), the current Gross Margin % is -14.77% 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 Instant Group AG (FRA:CCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Instant Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.70 is trading 70% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.00.
GuruFocus considers Instant Group AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CCB:
Gross Margin %: -14.77%
GF Value™: €1.00 vs. price of €1.70 (70% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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