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Haulotte GroupFRA:PHT +0.25%70 Gross Margin % is 22.51% as of Jun. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 23.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:PHT with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.21 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Haulotte Group ranks better than 96.67% on this metric.
Haulotte Group gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Haulotte Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PHT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.69 Med: 23.42 Max: 60.31
Current: 60.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Haulotte Group was 60.31%. The lowest was 16.69%. And the median was 23.42%.
FRA:PHT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.67% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.62
vs FRA:PHT: 60.31
Haulotte Group had a gross margin of 22.51% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Haulotte Group was -1.20% per year.
Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) 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
Haulotte Group had a gross margin of 22.51% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Haulotte Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Haulotte Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Haulotte Group'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:PHT vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Haulotte Group'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.
Haulotte Group Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Haulotte Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Haulotte Group'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.
Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) has a Gross Margin % of 22.51% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Haulotte Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.42. Over the past decade, Haulotte Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.69 to 60.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #7 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Haulotte Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Haulotte Group's current Gross Margin % of 22.51% is near median its 10-year median of 23.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.69 to a high of 60.31. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Haulotte Group's value of 22.51% is 12.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #7 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Haulotte Group has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Haulotte Group's Gross Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Haulotte Group ranks #7 out of 210 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Haulotte Group in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. Haulotte Group's value of 22.51% is 12.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Haulotte Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.69 to 60.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.42 vs. the industry median of 25.62, Haulotte Group has consistently been below 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.62, based on 210 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. Haulotte Group's current Gross Margin % of 22.51% is 12.1% below 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 Haulotte Group and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Haulotte Group's current Gross Margin % is 22.51%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Haulotte Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.21, compared to a current price of €2.00 — trading 9.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.51%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.42 and 12.1% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.62. Haulotte Group's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 9 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 Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT), the current Gross Margin % is 22.51% as of Jun. 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 Haulotte Group (FRA:PHT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Haulotte Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.00 is trading 9.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.21.
GuruFocus considers Haulotte Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PHT:
Gross Margin %: 22.51% (near median its 10-year median of 23.42)
GF Value™: €2.21 vs. price of €2.00 (9.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.1% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#7 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PHT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Haulotte Group designs, manufactures, and markets a wide products focused on mobile elevating work platforms and telehandlers. Its activities are further classified into segments namely the manufacture and sale of lifting equipment; the rental of lifting equipment; and services (spare parts, repairs, and financing). The company generates maximum revenue from the manufacturing and sale of lifting equipment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe and also has a presence in North America; Latin America, and the Asia Pacific.
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