Panasonic HoldingsFRA:MAT1 -5.20%60 Gross Margin % is 30.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 29.34. GuruFocus rates FRA:MAT1 with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Panasonic Holdings ranks better than 62.69% 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
Panasonic Holdings had a gross margin of 30.32% 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.
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Panasonic Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Panasonic 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.
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Panasonic 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.
Panasonic Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Panasonic Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Panasonic 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.
Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1) has a Gross Margin % of 30.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Panasonic Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.34. Over the past decade, Panasonic Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.99 to 31.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #914 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Panasonic Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Panasonic Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 30.32% is near median its 10-year median of 29.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.99 to a high of 31.40. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Panasonic Holdings' value of 30.32% is 23.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #914 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Panasonic Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Panasonic Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Panasonic Holdings ranks #914 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Panasonic Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Panasonic Holdings' value of 30.32% is 23.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Panasonic Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.99 to 31.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.34 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Panasonic 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Panasonic Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 30.32% is 23.6% 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 Panasonic Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Panasonic Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 30.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Panasonic Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.91, compared to a current price of €22.90 — trading 189.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.34 and 23.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Panasonic Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 12 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 Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1), the current Gross Margin % is 30.32% 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 Panasonic Holdings (FRA:MAT1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Panasonic Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.90 is trading 189.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.91.
GuruFocus considers Panasonic Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MAT1:
Gross Margin %: 30.32% (near median its 10-year median of 29.34)
GF Value™: €7.91 vs. price of €22.90 (189.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.6% above the Hardware median (#914 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MAT1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Panasonic Holdings Corp is engaged in the development, manufacture, and sale of a wide range of electronic and electrical products. The company operates through six segments. The Lifestyle segment provides home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, and beauty and hair care devices. The Automotive segment offers in-vehicle infotainment systems, speaker systems, and advanced driver assistance systems. The Connect segment supplies communication systems, welding machines, and projectors. The Industry segment produces electronic components, motors, and factory automation equipment. The Energy segment develops and sells lithium-ion batteries, dry batteries, and small secondary batteries. The Others segment includes the sale of televisions, cameras, and building materials.
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