PARK & Bellheimer AGFRA:PKB -13.33%68 Gross Margin % is 75.09% as of Jun. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 76.02. GuruFocus rates FRA:PKB with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.55 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks better than 94.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for PARK & Bellheimer AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PKB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.29 Med: 76.02 Max: 77.23
Current: 74.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PARK & Bellheimer AG was 77.23%. The lowest was 74.29%. And the median was 76.02%.
FRA:PKB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.63% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs FRA:PKB: 74.29
PARK & Bellheimer AG had a gross margin of 75.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PARK & Bellheimer AG was -0.50% per year.
PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) 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
PARK & Bellheimer AG had a gross margin of 75.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
PARK & Bellheimer AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
PARK & Bellheimer AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PARK & Bellheimer AG'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 Beverages - Brewers subindustry, PARK & Bellheimer AG'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.
PARK & Bellheimer AG Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, PARK & Bellheimer AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PARK & Bellheimer AG'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.
PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) has a Gross Margin % of 75.09% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PARK & Bellheimer AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.02. Over the past decade, PARK & Bellheimer AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.29 to 77.23. According to the industry distribution chart, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks #11 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is PARK & Bellheimer AG's Gross Margin % too high?
PARK & Bellheimer AG's current Gross Margin % of 75.09% is near median its 10-year median of 76.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.29 to a high of 77.23. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. PARK & Bellheimer AG's value of 75.09% is 77.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks #11 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PARK & Bellheimer AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PARK & Bellheimer AG's Gross Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, PARK & Bellheimer AG ranks #11 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PARK & Bellheimer AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. PARK & Bellheimer AG's value of 75.09% is 77.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PARK & Bellheimer AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.29 to 77.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.02 vs. the industry median of 42.29, PARK & Bellheimer AG 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. PARK & Bellheimer AG's current Gross Margin % of 75.09% is 77.6% 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 PARK & Bellheimer AG and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PARK & Bellheimer AG's current Gross Margin % is 75.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PARK & Bellheimer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.55, compared to a current price of €2.34 — trading 8.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.02 and 77.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. PARK & Bellheimer AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB), the current Gross Margin % is 75.09% 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 PARK & Bellheimer AG (FRA:PKB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PARK & Bellheimer AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.34 is trading 8.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.55.
GuruFocus considers PARK & Bellheimer AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PKB:
Gross Margin %: 75.09% (near median its 10-year median of 76.02)
GF Value™: €2.55 vs. price of €2.34 (8.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77.6% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#11 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PKB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PARK & Bellheimer AG is engaged in the production and distribution of bottom-fermented and top-fermented beer and beer-based mixed beverages, as well as non-alcoholic beverages. Its products are marketed under brands such as Park, Bellheimer, Valentine's Weissbier, Rheingonheimer, and Bellaris. In addition, the company manages the land and buildings it owns. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from its domestic market, and also exports its products to other regions.
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