Jacquet MetalsFRA:I43 -1.21%73 Gross Margin % is 24.92% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 24.20. GuruFocus rates FRA:I43 with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.74 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Jacquet Metals ranks better than 77.23% 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
Jacquet Metals had a gross margin of 24.92% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Jacquet Metals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Jacquet Metals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Jacquet Metals'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:I43 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Jacquet Metals'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.
Jacquet Metals Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Jacquet Metals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Jacquet Metals'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.
Jacquet Metals (FRA:I43) has a Gross Margin % of 24.92% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Jacquet Metals and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.20. Over the past decade, Jacquet Metals' Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.55 to 26.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Jacquet Metals ranks #135 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Jacquet Metals' Gross Margin % too high?
Jacquet Metals' current Gross Margin % of 24.92% is near median its 10-year median of 24.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.55 to a high of 26.69. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Jacquet Metals' value of 24.92% is 97.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Jacquet Metals ranks #135 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Jacquet Metals has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jacquet Metals' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Jacquet Metals ranks #135 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Jacquet Metals in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Jacquet Metals' value of 24.92% is 97.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Jacquet Metals' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.55 to 26.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.20 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Jacquet Metals 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. Jacquet Metals's current Gross Margin % of 24.92% is 97.8% 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 Jacquet Metals 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. Jacquet Metals's current Gross Margin % is 24.92%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jacquet Metals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacquet Metals (FRA:I43) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.74, compared to a current price of €20.45 — trading 22.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.92%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.20 and 97.8% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. Jacquet Metals' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Jacquet Metals (FRA:I43), the current Gross Margin % is 24.92% as of Dec. 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 Jacquet Metals (FRA:I43) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Jacquet Metals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.45 is trading 22.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.74.
GuruFocus considers Jacquet Metals to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I43:
Gross Margin %: 24.92% (near median its 10-year median of 24.20)
GF Value™: €16.74 vs. price of €20.45 (22.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.8% above the Steel median (#135 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I43 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Jacquet Metals is engaged in the business of distributing special steels in China and India. The product lines consist of Jacquet, which involves Quarto stainless steel sheets and nickel alloys; Stappert, consists of long products in stainless steels and IMS Group. The products are used in agro-food, energy, chemicals and petrochemicals, paper industry, mines and quarries, public works, steel, shipbuilding, agricultural equipment, general mechanics, recycling, desalination of seawater for agriculture, wastewater treatment purposes.
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