Groupe SFPIFRA:EKN 81 Gross Margin % is 58.46% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 59.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:EKN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.75 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Groupe SFPI ranks better than 95.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Groupe SFPI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EKN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 57.08 Med: 59.26 Max: 60.74
Current: 60.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Groupe SFPI was 60.74%. The lowest was 57.08%. And the median was 59.26%.
FRA:EKN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.46% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs FRA:EKN: 60.18
Groupe SFPI had a gross margin of 58.46% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Groupe SFPI was 0.20% per year.
Groupe SFPI (FRA:EKN) 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
Groupe SFPI had a gross margin of 58.46% 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.
Groupe SFPI Gross Margin % Related Terms
Groupe SFPI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Groupe SFPI'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:EKN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Groupe SFPI'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.
Groupe SFPI Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Groupe SFPI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe SFPI'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.
Groupe SFPI (FRA:EKN) has a Gross Margin % of 58.46% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Groupe SFPI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.26. Over the past decade, Groupe SFPI's Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.08 to 60.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe SFPI ranks #136 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Groupe SFPI's Gross Margin % too high?
Groupe SFPI's current Gross Margin % of 58.46% is near median its 10-year median of 59.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 57.08 to a high of 60.74. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Groupe SFPI's value of 58.46% is 118.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe SFPI ranks #136 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Groupe SFPI has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe SFPI's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Groupe SFPI ranks #136 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Groupe SFPI in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Groupe SFPI's value of 58.46% is 118.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Groupe SFPI's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 57.08 to 60.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.26 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Groupe SFPI 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 26.81, based on 2,993 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. Groupe SFPI's current Gross Margin % of 58.46% is 118.1% 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 Groupe SFPI and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe SFPI's current Gross Margin % is 58.46%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe SFPI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe SFPI (FRA:EKN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.75, compared to a current price of €1.96 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.46%, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.26 and 118.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Groupe SFPI's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 3 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 Groupe SFPI (FRA:EKN), the current Gross Margin % is 58.46% 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 Groupe SFPI (FRA:EKN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe SFPI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.96 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.75.
GuruFocus considers Groupe SFPI to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EKN:
Gross Margin %: 58.46% (near median its 10-year median of 59.26)
GF Value™: €1.75 vs. price of €1.96 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118.1% above the Industrial Products median (#136 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EKN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Groupe SFPI SA designs, produces, and distributes equipment for the construction and manufacturing industries in Europe and internationally. It offers mechanical and electronic access control systems for the large-scale projects market; materials and equipment locks for the integrator manufacturers market; and locking systems for building applications, including products for first and second mounts for the professional distributors market. The company also provides garage doors, roller blinds, shutters, louvred shutters, jalousie louvers, and grilles or curtains among other products.
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