Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AGFRA:SSH -1.54%77 Gross Margin % is 78.86% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 78.10. GuruFocus rates FRA:SSH with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €73.79 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,902 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks better than 97.63% on this metric.
FRA:SSH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.63% of 1902
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs FRA:SSH: 79.62
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG had a gross margin of 78.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) 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
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG had a gross margin of 78.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke 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:SSH vs KHC, GIS, JBS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke 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.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Suedwestdeutschelzwerke 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.
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) has a Gross Margin % of 78.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.10. Over the past decade, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.10 to 81.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #45 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current Gross Margin % of 78.86% is near median its 10-year median of 78.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.10 to a high of 81.23. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's value of 78.86% is 199.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #45 out of 1902 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's Gross Margin % compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG ranks #45 out of 1902 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's value of 78.86% is 199.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.10 to 81.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.10 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,902 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. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current Gross Margin % of 78.86% is 199.1% 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's current Gross Margin % is 78.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €73.79, compared to a current price of €64.00 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.10 and 199.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH), the current Gross Margin % is 78.86% 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 Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG (FRA:SSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.00 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €73.79.
GuruFocus considers Suedwestdeutschelzwerke AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SSH:
Gross Margin %: 78.86% (near median its 10-year median of 78.10)
GF Value™: €73.79 vs. price of €64.00 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 199.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#45 of 1902)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Suedwestdeutsche Salzwerke AG is engaged in mining, producing,refining and selling of salt. Its product offerings include sea salt, dining/ curing salt, feed salt, pharmaceutical salts, industrial salts, water softening salts, road salts and brine salts. It also offers waste disposal & recycling services as well as metal plating & protection.
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