Martifer SGPSFRA:FRW +0.43%69 Gross Margin % is 49.19% as of Jun. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 43.85. GuruFocus rates FRA:FRW with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.97 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Martifer SGPS ranks better than 88.37% on this metric.
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
Martifer SGPS had a gross margin of 49.19% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Martifer SGPS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Martifer SGPS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Martifer SGPS'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:FRW vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Martifer SGPS'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.
Martifer SGPS Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Martifer SGPS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Martifer SGPS'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.
Martifer SGPS (FRA:FRW) has a Gross Margin % of 49.19% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Martifer SGPS and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 43.85. Over the past decade, Martifer SGPS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.79 to 51.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Martifer SGPS ranks #200 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Martifer SGPS's Gross Margin % too high?
Martifer SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 49.19% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 43.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.79 to a high of 51.66. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Martifer SGPS's value of 49.19% is 137.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Martifer SGPS ranks #200 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Martifer SGPS has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Martifer SGPS's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Martifer SGPS ranks #200 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Martifer SGPS in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Martifer SGPS's value of 49.19% is 137.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Martifer SGPS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.79 to 51.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.85 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Martifer SGPS 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 1,719 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. Martifer SGPS's current Gross Margin % of 49.19% is 137.5% 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 Martifer SGPS 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. Martifer SGPS's current Gross Margin % is 49.19%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 43.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Martifer SGPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martifer SGPS (FRA:FRW) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.97, compared to a current price of €2.34 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.19%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 43.85 and 137.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Martifer SGPS's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Martifer SGPS (FRA:FRW), the current Gross Margin % is 49.19% as of Jun. 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 Martifer SGPS (FRA:FRW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Martifer SGPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.34 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.97.
GuruFocus considers Martifer SGPS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FRW:
Gross Margin %: 49.19% (12% above median its 10-year median of 43.85)
GF Value™: €1.97 vs. price of €2.34 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.5% above the Construction median (#200 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FRW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Martifer SGPS SA is Portugal based holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the firm operates in three business divisions: Metallic Constructions, which provides metallic constructions, aluminum and glass facades, and infrastructures for oil & gas; Naval Industry segment includes shipbuilding as well as the rendering of ship repair and ship conversion services; and Renewables segment includes the promotion and development of renewable energy projects, with special focus on the wind energy sector. Its geographical segments are Iberian Peninsula, Central Europe, and Other markets.
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