SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AGFRA:SMWN 49 Gross Margin % is 72.08% as of Jun. 2025, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 49.64. GuruFocus rates FRA:SMWN with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.64 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 680 REITs companies, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG ranks better than 63.09% on this metric.
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG (FRA:SMWN) 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
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG had a gross margin of 72.08% 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.
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:SMWN vs VICI, WPC, BNL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs 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.
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG Gross Margin % vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SM Wirtschaftsberatungs 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.
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG (FRA:SMWN) has a Gross Margin % of 72.08% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 49.64. Over the past decade, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.63 to 81.74. According to the industry distribution chart, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG ranks #251 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's Gross Margin % too high?
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's current Gross Margin % of 72.08% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 49.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.63 to a high of 81.74. The REITs industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's value of 72.08% is 3.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG ranks #251 out of 680 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's Gross Margin % compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG ranks #251 out of 680 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 69.71. SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's value of 72.08% is 3.4% above this benchmark. Historically, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.63 to 81.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.64 vs. the industry median of 69.71, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs 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 REITs company?
The median Gross Margin % among REITs companies is 69.71, based on 680 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. SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's current Gross Margin % of 72.08% is 3.4% 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 SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Gross Margin % is 69.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's current Gross Margin % is 72.08%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 49.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG (FRA:SMWN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.64, compared to a current price of €4.46 — trading 32.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.08%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 49.64 and 3.4% above the REITs industry median of 69.71. SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 2 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 SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG (FRA:SMWN), the current Gross Margin % is 72.08% 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 SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG (FRA:SMWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.46 is trading 32.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.64.
GuruFocus considers SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SMWN:
Gross Margin %: 72.08% (45% above median its 10-year median of 49.64)
GF Value™: €6.64 vs. price of €4.46 (32.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% above the REITs median (#251 of 680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SMWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SM Wirtschaftsberatungs AG is a diversified financial services company located in Germany. The company focuses on the real estate sector and is involved in capital investment management, project development, and the management of its own assets.
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