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Kewaunee ScientificFRA:KEW -4.88%72 Gross Margin % is 29.75% as of Apr. 2026, which is 63% above its 10-year median of 18.24. GuruFocus rates FRA:KEW with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kewaunee Scientific ranks worse than 52.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kewaunee Scientific's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:KEW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.34 Med: 18.24 Max: 28.63
Current: 28.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kewaunee Scientific was 28.63%. The lowest was 14.34%. And the median was 18.24%.
FRA:KEW's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.04% of 417
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.49
vs FRA:KEW: 28.53
Kewaunee Scientific had a gross margin of 29.75% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kewaunee Scientific was 16.50% per year.
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
Kewaunee Scientific had a gross margin of 29.75% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
Kewaunee Scientific Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kewaunee Scientific Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kewaunee Scientific'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:KEW vs VIRC, BSET, VIOT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kewaunee Scientific's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kewaunee Scientific'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.
Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) has a Gross Margin % of 29.75% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 18.24. Over the past decade, Kewaunee Scientific's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.34 to 28.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #217 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Kewaunee Scientific's Gross Margin % too high?
Kewaunee Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 29.75% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 18.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.34 to a high of 28.63. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 29.75% is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #217 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kewaunee Scientific has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kewaunee Scientific's Gross Margin % compare to VIRC and BSET?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kewaunee Scientific ranks #217 out of 417 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kewaunee Scientific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Kewaunee Scientific's value of 29.75% is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Kewaunee Scientific's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.34 to 28.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.24 vs. the industry median of 29.49, Kewaunee Scientific 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.49, based on 417 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. Kewaunee Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 29.75% is 0.9% 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 Kewaunee Scientific and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kewaunee Scientific's current Gross Margin % is 29.75%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 18.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kewaunee Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.88, compared to a current price of €31.20 — trading 17.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.75%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 18.24 and 0.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.49. Kewaunee Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW), the current Gross Margin % is 29.75% as of Apr. 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 Kewaunee Scientific (FRA:KEW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kewaunee Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.20 is trading 17.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €37.88.
GuruFocus considers Kewaunee Scientific to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KEW:
Gross Margin %: 29.75% (63% above median its 10-year median of 18.24)
GF Value™: €37.88 vs. price of €31.20 (17.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#217 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KEW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kewaunee Scientific Corp is a designer and manufacturer of technical furniture products for industries investing in spaces where discovery occurs, typically in laboratories. It serves in end-use markets that are all commercial, Life sciences, pharma, education, government and military research, etc. The company operates through two segments: The domestic segment designs manufactures and installs scientific and technical furniture, including steel and wood laboratory cabinetry, fume hoods, laminate casework, flexible systems, and Others; The International segment provides facility design, engineering, construction, and project management from the planning stage through the testing and commissioning of laboratories. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Domestic business segment.
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