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The historical rank and industry rank for Star Equity Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:HDH1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.52 Med: 47.91 Max: 70.55
Current: 44.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Star Equity Holdings was 70.55%. The lowest was 38.52%. And the median was 47.91%.
FRA:HDH1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.17% of 515
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs FRA:HDH1: 44.14
Star Equity Holdings had a gross margin of 41.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Star Equity Holdings was 4.70% per year.
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) 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
Star Equity Holdings had a gross margin of 41.06% 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.
Star Equity Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Star Equity Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Equity Holdings'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:HDH1 vs ATVK, PLAG, BBXIA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Star Equity Holdings'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.
Star Equity Holdings Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Star Equity Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Equity Holdings'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.
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) has a Gross Margin % of 41.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 47.91. Over the past decade, Star Equity Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.52 to 70.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #97 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 18.8%.
Is Star Equity Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Star Equity Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 41.06% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 47.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.52 to a high of 70.55. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Star Equity Holdings' value of 41.06% is 58.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #97 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Star Equity Holdings has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Equity Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ATVK and PLAG?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #97 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Star Equity Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Star Equity Holdings' value of 41.06% is 58.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Star Equity Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.52 to 70.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.91 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Star Equity Holdings 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 515 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. Star Equity Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 41.06% is 58.2% 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 Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Equity Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 41.06%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 47.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Equity Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) has a current Gross Margin % of 41.06%. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.53, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.06%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 47.91 and 58.2% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Star Equity Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 6 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1), the current Gross Margin % is 41.06% 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.53.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HDH1:
Gross Margin %: 41.06% (14% below median its 10-year median of 47.91)
GF Value™: €13.53 vs. price of €9.00 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.2% above the Conglomerates median (#97 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HDH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified multi-industry holding company operating through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company derives majority of the revenue from Business Services segment that provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions to mid-to-large multinational companies. Service offerings include Recruitment Process Outsourcing, project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services.
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