Master Drilling GroupFRA:I49 -4.07%61 Gross Margin % is 26.65% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 29.43. GuruFocus rates FRA:I49 with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.84 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Master Drilling Group ranks better than 65.1% on this metric.
FRA:I49's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 65.1% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs FRA:I49: 28.34
Master Drilling Group had a gross margin of 26.65% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Master Drilling Group was 4.00% per year.
Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) 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
Master Drilling Group had a gross margin of 26.65% 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.
Master Drilling Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Master Drilling Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Master Drilling Group'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:I49 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Master Drilling Group'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.
Master Drilling Group Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Master Drilling Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Master Drilling Group'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.
Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) has a Gross Margin % of 26.65% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Master Drilling Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.43. Over the past decade, Master Drilling Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.71 to 36.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Master Drilling Group ranks #601 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.9%.
Is Master Drilling Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Master Drilling Group's current Gross Margin % of 26.65% is near median its 10-year median of 29.43. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.71 to a high of 36.76. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Master Drilling Group's value of 26.65% is 28.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Master Drilling Group ranks #601 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Master Drilling Group has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Master Drilling Group's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Master Drilling Group ranks #601 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Master Drilling Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Master Drilling Group's value of 26.65% is 28.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Master Drilling Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.71 to 36.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.43 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Master Drilling Group 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 20.72, based on 1,722 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. Master Drilling Group's current Gross Margin % of 26.65% is 28.7% 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 Master Drilling Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Master Drilling Group's current Gross Margin % is 26.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.43. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Master Drilling Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.84, compared to a current price of €0.83 — trading 1.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.43 and 28.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.72. Master Drilling Group's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49), the current Gross Margin % is 26.65% 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 Master Drilling Group (FRA:I49) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Master Drilling Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.83 is trading 1.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.84.
GuruFocus considers Master Drilling Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:I49:
Gross Margin %: 26.65% (near median its 10-year median of 29.43)
GF Value™: €0.84 vs. price of €0.83 (1.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% above the Construction median (#601 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:I49 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Master Drilling Group Ltd is an investment holding company. The company along with its subsidiary companies is engaged in providing specialized drilling services and solutions that enforce business rules, optimize output, safeguard miners, protect/manage assets and locate missing persons for blue-chip and mid-tier companies in the mining, civil engineering, construction and hydroelectric power sectors across a number of commodities and geographies. Its activities include the Sale of industrial products, Raise boring, Support services, Slim drilling, and New rock boring technology.
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