Electrovac AGFRA:EVAC +4.68%25 Gross Margin % is 18.20% as of Mar. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 15.29. GuruFocus rates FRA:EVAC with a GF Score™ of 25/100. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Electrovac AG ranks worse than 65.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electrovac AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:EVAC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.84 Med: 15.29 Max: 18.2
Current: 18.2
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Electrovac AG was 18.20%. The lowest was 13.84%. And the median was 15.29%.
FRA:EVAC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.04% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs FRA:EVAC: 18.20
Electrovac AG had a gross margin of 18.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Electrovac AG was 0.00% per year.
Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC) 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
Electrovac AG had a gross margin of 18.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Electrovac AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Electrovac AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electrovac 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.
Electrovac AG Gross Margin % Chart
Electrovac AG Annual Data
Trend
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Gross Margin %
14.47
16.10
13.84
18.20
Electrovac AG Semi-Annual Data
Mar22
Mar23
Mar24
Mar25
Gross Margin %
14.47
16.10
13.84
18.20
FRA:EVAC vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Electrovac 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.
Electrovac AG Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Electrovac AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electrovac 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.
Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC) has a Gross Margin % of 18.20% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Electrovac AG and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 15.29. Over the past decade, Electrovac AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.84 to 18.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Electrovac AG ranks #1598 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 65%.
Is Electrovac AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Electrovac AG's current Gross Margin % of 18.20% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.84 to a high of 18.20. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Electrovac AG's value of 18.20% is 25.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electrovac AG ranks #1598 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Electrovac AG has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electrovac AG's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Electrovac AG ranks #1598 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Electrovac AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Electrovac AG's value of 18.20% is 25.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Electrovac AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.84 to 18.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.29 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Electrovac AG has consistently been below 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Electrovac AG's current Gross Margin % of 18.20% is 25.8% below 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 Electrovac AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electrovac AG's current Gross Margin % is 18.20%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 15.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electrovac AG stock overvalued right now?
Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC) has a current Gross Margin % of 18.20%. The current Gross Margin % is 18.20%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 15.29 and 25.8% below the Hardware industry median of 24.54. Electrovac AG's overall GF Score™ is 25/100. 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 Electrovac AG (FRA:EVAC), the current Gross Margin % is 18.20% as of Mar. 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.
Electrovac AG is a long-standing world-wide company. It is one of the manufacturers of hermetic packages, glass-to-metal seals, and other specialized components for the reliable and long-term protection of sensitive electronics. In addition to glass-to-metal sealing technology, its core competencies include the production of stamped parts and glass preforms, surface finishing, and the manufacture of contact elements, turned parts, and milled parts.
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