MAX Automation SEFRA:MXHN -0.54%74 Gross Margin % is 51.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 52.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:MXHN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, MAX Automation SE ranks better than 91.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for MAX Automation SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:MXHN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.85 Med: 52.02 Max: 56.31
Current: 53.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MAX Automation SE was 56.31%. The lowest was 40.85%. And the median was 52.02%.
FRA:MXHN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.91% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs FRA:MXHN: 53.51
MAX Automation SE had a gross margin of 51.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MAX Automation SE was 0.60% per year.
MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) 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
MAX Automation SE had a gross margin of 51.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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.
MAX Automation SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
MAX Automation SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MAX Automation SE'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:MXHN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, MAX Automation SE'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.
MAX Automation SE Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, MAX Automation SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MAX Automation SE'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.
MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) has a Gross Margin % of 51.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MAX Automation SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 52.02. Over the past decade, MAX Automation SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.85 to 56.31. According to the industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #242 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is MAX Automation SE's Gross Margin % too high?
MAX Automation SE's current Gross Margin % of 51.47% is near median its 10-year median of 52.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.85 to a high of 56.31. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. MAX Automation SE's value of 51.47% is 92% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #242 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MAX Automation SE has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MAX Automation SE's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, MAX Automation SE ranks #242 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MAX Automation SE in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. MAX Automation SE's value of 51.47% is 92% above this benchmark. Historically, MAX Automation SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.85 to 56.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.02 vs. the industry median of 26.81, MAX Automation SE 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,993 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. MAX Automation SE's current Gross Margin % of 51.47% is 92% 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 MAX Automation SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MAX Automation SE's current Gross Margin % is 51.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 52.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MAX Automation SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.65, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 52.02 and 92% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. MAX Automation SE's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN), the current Gross Margin % is 51.47% 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 MAX Automation SE (FRA:MXHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MAX Automation SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.65.
GuruFocus considers MAX Automation SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:MXHN:
Gross Margin %: 51.47% (near median its 10-year median of 52.02)
GF Value™: €4.65 vs. price of €3.67 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 92% above the Industrial Products median (#242 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:MXHN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MAX Automation SE operates internationally as a high-tech mechanical engineering company and a full-service provider of integrated and complex system and component solutions. The business operations are divided into the segments BDTRONIC Group, Vecoplan Group, AIM Micro, NSM + Jucker, ELWEMA, and the Other segment, which includes the IWM companies. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Vecoplan Group segment that develops, manufactures and installs machines and plants for the shredding, conveying, and processing of primary and secondary raw materials, mainly for customers in the wood and recycling industry, the waste disposal industry, and the paper and plastics industry.
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