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Qben Infra ABFRA:K5M +0.60%5 Gross Margin % is 36.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 30.08. GuruFocus rates FRA:K5M with a GF Score™ of 5/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,725 Construction companies, Qben Infra AB ranks better than 86.96% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qben Infra AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:K5M'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.97 Med: 30.08 Max: 49.27
Current: 46.96
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Qben Infra AB was 49.27%. The lowest was 16.97%. And the median was 30.08%.
FRA:K5M's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.96% of 1725
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs FRA:K5M: 46.96
Qben Infra AB had a gross margin of 36.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Qben Infra AB was 0.00% per year.
Qben Infra AB (FRA:K5M) 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
Qben Infra AB had a gross margin of 36.50% 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.
Qben Infra AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qben Infra AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qben Infra AB'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:K5M vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Qben Infra AB'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.
Qben Infra AB Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Qben Infra AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qben Infra AB'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.
Qben Infra AB (FRA:K5M) has a Gross Margin % of 36.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qben Infra AB and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 30.08. Over the past decade, Qben Infra AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.97 to 49.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Qben Infra AB ranks #225 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13%.
Is Qben Infra AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Qben Infra AB's current Gross Margin % of 36.50% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 30.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.97 to a high of 49.27. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Qben Infra AB's value of 36.50% is 76.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qben Infra AB ranks #225 out of 1725 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qben Infra AB has a GF Score™ of 5/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qben Infra AB's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Qben Infra AB ranks #225 out of 1725 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Qben Infra AB in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Qben Infra AB's value of 36.50% is 76.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Qben Infra AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.97 to 49.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.08 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Qben Infra AB 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 20.70, based on 1,725 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. Qben Infra AB's current Gross Margin % of 36.50% is 76.3% 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 Qben Infra AB and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qben Infra AB's current Gross Margin % is 36.50%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 30.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qben Infra AB stock overvalued right now?
Qben Infra AB (FRA:K5M) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.50%. The current Gross Margin % is 36.50%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 30.08 and 76.3% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Qben Infra AB's overall GF Score™ is 5/100 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 Qben Infra AB (FRA:K5M), the current Gross Margin % is 36.50% 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.
Qben Infra AB is a group specializing in the acquisition and development of platforms within infrastructure services in the Nordics, gathering a diversified portfolio of 20 plus companies across four infrastructure niches: Construction, Rail, Power and Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC). It is active in the construction industry and performs construction contracts, renovation services and project development.
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