Etteplan OyjFRA:EPL +0.86%65 Gross Margin % is 87.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 89.68. GuruFocus rates FRA:EPL with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €11.03. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Etteplan Oyj ranks better than 97.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Etteplan Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EPL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 85.99 Med: 89.68 Max: 92.45
Current: 87.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Etteplan Oyj was 92.45%. The lowest was 85.99%. And the median was 89.68%.
FRA:EPL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.8% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs FRA:EPL: 87.32
Etteplan Oyj had a gross margin of 87.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Etteplan Oyj was -0.90% per year.
Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL) 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
Etteplan Oyj had a gross margin of 87.71% 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.
Etteplan Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Etteplan Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Etteplan Oyj'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:EPL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Etteplan Oyj'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.
Etteplan Oyj Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Etteplan Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Etteplan Oyj'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.
Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL) has a Gross Margin % of 87.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Etteplan Oyj and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 89.68. Over the past decade, Etteplan Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.99 to 92.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Etteplan Oyj ranks #38 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Etteplan Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Etteplan Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 87.71% is near median its 10-year median of 89.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.99 to a high of 92.45. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Etteplan Oyj's value of 87.71% is 323.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Etteplan Oyj ranks #38 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Etteplan Oyj has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Etteplan Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Etteplan Oyj ranks #38 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Etteplan Oyj in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Etteplan Oyj's value of 87.71% is 323.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Etteplan Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.99 to 92.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.68 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Etteplan Oyj 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Etteplan Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 87.71% is 323.6% 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 Etteplan Oyj and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Etteplan Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 87.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 89.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Etteplan Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL) has a current Gross Margin % of 87.71%. The stock's GF Value™ is €11.03, compared to a current price of €7.06 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 89.68 and 323.6% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Etteplan Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL), the current Gross Margin % is 87.71% 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 Etteplan Oyj (FRA:EPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Etteplan Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.06 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of €11.03.
Key valuation signals for FRA:EPL:
Gross Margin %: 87.71% (near median its 10-year median of 89.68)
GF Value™: €11.03 vs. price of €7.06 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 323.6% above the Construction median (#38 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:EPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Etteplan Oyj provides software and embedded solutions, industrial equipment and plant engineering, and technical communication and data solutions to manufacturing companies, aimed at improving product competitiveness across the product lifecycle. It operates through three segments: Engineering Solutions (generates maximum revenue), which includes product development, plant engineering, and engineering-to-order projects; Software and Embedded Solutions, which focuses on machine control, digital connectivity, and Internet of Things solutions; and Technical Communication and Data Solutions, which includes technical documentation and content management. The company operates mainly in Finland (generates maximum revenue), as well as in Scandinavia, Central Europe, and China.
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