Seche EnvironnementFRA:SCB -1.85%90 Gross Margin % is 87.47% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 87.17. GuruFocus rates FRA:SCB with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of €113.45 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 236 Waste Management companies, Seche Environnement ranks better than 96.61% on this metric.
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
Seche Environnement had a gross margin of 87.47% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
Seche Environnement Gross Margin % Related Terms
Seche Environnement Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Seche Environnement'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:SCB vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Seche Environnement'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.
Seche Environnement Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Seche Environnement's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Seche Environnement'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.
Seche Environnement (FRA:SCB) has a Gross Margin % of 87.47% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Seche Environnement and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 87.17. Over the past decade, Seche Environnement's Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.52 to 88.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Seche Environnement ranks #8 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Seche Environnement's Gross Margin % too high?
Seche Environnement's current Gross Margin % of 87.47% is near median its 10-year median of 87.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 85.52 to a high of 88.04. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Seche Environnement's value of 87.47% is 219.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Seche Environnement ranks #8 out of 236 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Seche Environnement has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Seche Environnement's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Seche Environnement ranks #8 out of 236 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Seche Environnement in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.35. Seche Environnement's value of 87.47% is 219.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Seche Environnement's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 85.52 to 88.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 87.17 vs. the industry median of 27.35, Seche Environnement 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.35, based on 236 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. Seche Environnement's current Gross Margin % of 87.47% is 219.8% 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 Seche Environnement and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Seche Environnement's current Gross Margin % is 87.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 87.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Seche Environnement stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seche Environnement (FRA:SCB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €113.45, compared to a current price of €79.60 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 87.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 87.17 and 219.8% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.35. Seche Environnement's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 Seche Environnement (FRA:SCB), the current Gross Margin % is 87.47% 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 Seche Environnement (FRA:SCB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Seche Environnement stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €79.60 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €113.45.
GuruFocus considers Seche Environnement to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SCB:
Gross Margin %: 87.47% (near median its 10-year median of 87.17)
GF Value™: €113.45 vs. price of €79.60 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 219.8% above the Waste Management median (#8 of 236)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SCB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Seche Environnement SA is a France-based company that offers waste management services. It accepts and treats various categories of waste, such as dispersed hazardous and non-hazardous, medical waste, and waste from electronic equipment. Geographically, the company operates in France, Europe, and Rest of the world..
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