Duroc ABFRA:DRC -0.30%62 Gross Margin % is 44.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 38.33. GuruFocus rates FRA:DRC with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.40. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,026 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Duroc AB ranks better than 68.23% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Duroc AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €31.5 Mil. Duroc AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €71.0 Mil. Therefore, Duroc AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Duroc AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:DRC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.55 Med: 38.33 Max: 42.92
Current: 42.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Duroc AB was 42.92%. The lowest was 34.55%. And the median was 38.33%.
FRA:DRC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.23% of 1026
companies
in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry
Industry Median: 28.51
vs FRA:DRC: 42.92
Duroc AB had a gross margin of 44.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Duroc AB was 0.70% per year.
Duroc AB (FRA:DRC) 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
Duroc AB had a gross margin of 44.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Duroc AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Duroc AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Duroc AB'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.
For the Textile Manufacturing subindustry, Duroc AB'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.
Duroc AB Gross Margin % vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Duroc AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Duroc AB'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.
Duroc AB (FRA:DRC) has a Gross Margin % of 44.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Duroc AB and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 38.33. Over the past decade, Duroc AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.55 to 42.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Duroc AB ranks #326 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 31.8%.
Is Duroc AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Duroc AB's current Gross Margin % of 44.29% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 38.33. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.55 to a high of 42.92. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Duroc AB's value of 44.29% is 55.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Duroc AB ranks #326 out of 1026 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Duroc AB has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Duroc AB's Gross Margin % compare to AIN?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Duroc AB ranks #326 out of 1026 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Duroc AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 28.51. Duroc AB's value of 44.29% is 55.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Duroc AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.55 to 42.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.33 vs. the industry median of 28.51, Duroc AB 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Gross Margin % among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 28.51, based on 1,026 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. Duroc AB's current Gross Margin % of 44.29% is 55.3% 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 Duroc AB and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Gross Margin % is 28.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Duroc AB's current Gross Margin % is 44.29%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 38.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Duroc AB stock overvalued right now?
Duroc AB (FRA:DRC) has a current Gross Margin % of 44.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.40, compared to a current price of €1.69 — trading 20.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.29%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 38.33 and 55.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 28.51. Duroc AB's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 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 Duroc AB (FRA:DRC), the current Gross Margin % is 44.29% 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 Duroc AB (FRA:DRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Duroc AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.69 is trading 20.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.40.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DRC:
Gross Margin %: 44.29% (16% above median its 10-year median of 38.33)
GF Value™: €1.40 vs. price of €1.69 (20.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#326 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Duroc AB along with its holdings is engaged in manufacturing products for industrial customers based on material and surface refinement technology. Its business is divided into Industrial Trade, Fibre and Other industry. The Fibre business area is a producer of polypropylene-based fibres and yarns with customers mainly in the automotive, construction, furniture and filter industry. The Industrial Trade business area consists of Duroc Machine Tool and Universal Power Nordic. Whereas the other industry business area consists of Duroc Rail and Duroc Laser Coating.
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