The historical rank and industry rank for Grupo SimecB de CV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GSM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.01 Med: 20.61 Max: 28.14
Current: 24.97
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Grupo SimecB de CV was 28.14%. The lowest was 12.01%. And the median was 20.61%.
FRA:GSM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.74% of 593
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs FRA:GSM: 24.97
Grupo SimecB de CV had a gross margin of 26.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Grupo SimecB de CV was 0.70% per year.
Grupo SimecB de CV (FRA:GSM) 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
Grupo SimecB de CV had a gross margin of 26.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Grupo SimecB de CV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Grupo SimecB de CV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Grupo SimecB de CV'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:GSM vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Grupo SimecB de CV'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.
Grupo SimecB de CV Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Grupo SimecB de CV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Grupo SimecB de CV'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.
Grupo SimecB de CV (FRA:GSM) has a Gross Margin % of 26.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Grupo SimecB de CV and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 20.61. Over the past decade, Grupo SimecB de CV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.01 to 28.14. According to the industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #132 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.3%.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV's Gross Margin % too high?
Grupo SimecB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 26.58% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 20.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.01 to a high of 28.14. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 26.58% is 111% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #132 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Grupo SimecB de CV has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Grupo SimecB de CV's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Grupo SimecB de CV ranks #132 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Grupo SimecB de CV in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Grupo SimecB de CV's value of 26.58% is 111% above this benchmark. Historically, Grupo SimecB de CV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.01 to 28.14 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.61 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Grupo SimecB de CV 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Grupo SimecB de CV's current Gross Margin % of 26.58% is 111% 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 Grupo SimecB de CV and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Grupo SimecB de CV's current Gross Margin % is 26.58%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 20.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Grupo SimecB de CV stock overvalued right now?
Grupo SimecB de CV (FRA:GSM) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.58, compared to a current price of €25.60 — trading 31.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.58%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 20.61 and 111% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. Grupo SimecB de CV's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (FRA:GSM), the current Gross Margin % is 26.58% 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 Grupo SimecB de CV (FRA:GSM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Grupo SimecB de CV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €25.60 is trading 31.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.58.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GSM:
Gross Margin %: 26.58% (29% above median its 10-year median of 20.61)
GF Value™: €37.58 vs. price of €25.60 (31.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 111% above the Steel median (#132 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GSM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Grupo Simec SAB de CV is a diversified producer, processor and distributor of SBQ steel and structural steel products with production and commercial operations. The group's SBQ products are used across a range of engineered end-user applications, including axles, hubs, and crankshafts for automobiles and light trucks, machine tools, and off-highway equipment. Its structural steel products are used in the non-residential construction market and other construction applications. Its segments are Mexico, Brazil, and the United States. The maximum of its sales is from the Mexico segment.
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