Obducat ABFRA:OBD -14.24%21 Gross Margin % is 68.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% above its 10-year median of 46.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:OBD with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Obducat AB ranks better than 87.59% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Obducat AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.79 Mil. Obducat AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1.16 Mil. Therefore, Obducat AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 68.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Obducat AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OBD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.07 Med: 46.42 Max: 60.9
Current: 50.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Obducat AB was 60.90%. The lowest was 25.07%. And the median was 46.42%.
FRA:OBD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.59% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs FRA:OBD: 50.18
Obducat AB had a gross margin of 68.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Obducat AB was 3.10% per year.
Obducat AB (FRA:OBD) 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
Obducat AB had a gross margin of 68.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Obducat AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Obducat AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Obducat 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:OBD vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Obducat 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.
Obducat AB Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Obducat AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Obducat 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.
Obducat AB (FRA:OBD) has a Gross Margin % of 68.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Obducat AB and its competitors. This is 47% above median its historical median of 46.42. Over the past decade, Obducat AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.07 to 60.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Obducat AB ranks #304 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.4%.
Is Obducat AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Obducat AB's current Gross Margin % of 68.13% is 47% above median its 10-year median of 46.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.07 to a high of 60.90. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Obducat AB's value of 68.13% is 177.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Obducat AB ranks #304 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Obducat AB has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Obducat AB's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Obducat AB ranks #304 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Obducat AB in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Obducat AB's value of 68.13% is 177.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Obducat AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.07 to 60.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.42 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Obducat 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 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. Obducat AB's current Gross Margin % of 68.13% is 177.7% 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 Obducat AB 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. Obducat AB's current Gross Margin % is 68.13%, which is 47% above median its own 10-year median of 46.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Obducat AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obducat AB (FRA:OBD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.04, compared to a current price of €0.06 — trading 41.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.13%, which is 47% above median its 10-year median of 46.42 and 177.7% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Obducat AB's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Obducat AB (FRA:OBD), the current Gross Margin % is 68.13% 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 Obducat AB (FRA:OBD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Obducat AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.06 is trading 41.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.04.
GuruFocus considers Obducat AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OBD:
Gross Margin %: 68.13% (47% above median its 10-year median of 46.42)
GF Value™: €0.04 vs. price of €0.06 (41.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 177.7% above the Hardware median (#304 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Obducat AB is involved in developing and delivering products and technologies focused on processes used in production and replication of micro- and nanostructures. The company's products are used in the light emitting diode (LED), biomedical, display, semiconductor, and solar industries. The product portfolio of the company consists of easyline bench mounted, easyline stand alone, easyline table top, eitre 3, eitre 6, and others.
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