PentairFRA:PNT +1.47%76 Gross Margin % is 41.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 35.19. GuruFocus rates FRA:PNT with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €79.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Pentair ranks better than 79.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Pentair's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €375 Mil. Pentair's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €897 Mil. Therefore, Pentair's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 41.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Pentair's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PNT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.11 Med: 35.19 Max: 40.94
Current: 40.94
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Pentair was 40.94%. The lowest was 33.11%. And the median was 35.19%.
FRA:PNT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.85% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs FRA:PNT: 40.94
Pentair had a gross margin of 41.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Pentair was 3.40% per year.
Pentair (FRA:PNT) 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
Pentair had a gross margin of 41.81% 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.
Pentair Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pentair Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pentair'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:PNT vs CR, GGG, WTS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pentair'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.
Pentair Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pentair's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pentair'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.
Pentair (FRA:PNT) has a Gross Margin % of 41.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pentair and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 35.19. Over the past decade, Pentair's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.11 to 40.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #604 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 20.2%.
Is Pentair's Gross Margin % too high?
Pentair's current Gross Margin % of 41.81% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 35.19. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.11 to a high of 40.94. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Pentair's value of 41.81% is 55.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pentair ranks #604 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pentair has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pentair's Gross Margin % compare to CR and GGG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pentair ranks #604 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pentair in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Pentair's value of 41.81% is 55.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Pentair's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.11 to 40.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.19 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Pentair 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 2,997 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. Pentair's current Gross Margin % of 41.81% is 55.9% 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 Pentair 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. Pentair's current Gross Margin % is 41.81%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 35.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pentair stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair (FRA:PNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €79.44, compared to a current price of €66.44 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.81%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 35.19 and 55.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Pentair's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT), the current Gross Margin % is 41.81% 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 Pentair (FRA:PNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pentair stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €66.44 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €79.44.
GuruFocus considers Pentair to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PNT:
Gross Margin %: 41.81% (19% above median its 10-year median of 35.19)
GF Value™: €79.44 vs. price of €66.44 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.9% above the Industrial Products median (#604 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pentair is a global leader in the water treatment industry, with 10,000 employees and a presence in 25 countries. Its business is organized into three segments: pool, water technologies, and flow. The company offers a wide range of water solutions, including energy-efficient swimming pool equipment, filtration solutions, and commercial and industrial pumps. Pentair generated approximately $4.2 billion in revenue in 2025.
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