Steico SEFRA:ST5 -1.16%75 Gross Margin % is 50.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 45.49. GuruFocus rates FRA:ST5 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.93 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Steico SE ranks better than 90.68% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Steico SE's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €98.9 Mil. Steico SE's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €197.7 Mil. Therefore, Steico SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.05%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Steico SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ST5'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.11 Med: 45.49 Max: 50.79
Current: 48.72
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Steico SE was 50.79%. The lowest was 41.11%. And the median was 45.49%.
FRA:ST5's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.68% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs FRA:ST5: 48.72
Steico SE had a gross margin of 50.05% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Steico SE was 1.10% per year.
Steico SE (FRA:ST5) 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
Steico SE had a gross margin of 50.05% 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.
Steico SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Steico SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Steico SE'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:ST5 vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Steico SE'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.
Steico SE Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Steico SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Steico SE'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.
Steico SE (FRA:ST5) has a Gross Margin % of 50.05% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Steico SE and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 45.49. Over the past decade, Steico SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.11 to 50.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Steico SE ranks #26 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is Steico SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Steico SE's current Gross Margin % of 50.05% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 45.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.11 to a high of 50.79. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Steico SE's value of 50.05% is 162.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Steico SE ranks #26 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Steico SE has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Steico SE's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Steico SE ranks #26 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Steico SE in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Steico SE's value of 50.05% is 162.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Steico SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.11 to 50.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.49 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Steico SE 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. Steico SE's current Gross Margin % of 50.05% is 162.7% 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 Steico SE and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Steico SE's current Gross Margin % is 50.05%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 45.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Steico SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steico SE (FRA:ST5) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.93, compared to a current price of €18.76 — trading 27.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.05%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 45.49 and 162.7% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Steico SE's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Steico SE (FRA:ST5), the current Gross Margin % is 50.05% 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 Steico SE (FRA:ST5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Steico SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €18.76 is trading 27.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.93.
GuruFocus considers Steico SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ST5:
Gross Margin %: 50.05% (10% above median its 10-year median of 45.49)
GF Value™: €25.93 vs. price of €18.76 (27.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 162.7% above the Forest Products median (#26 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ST5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Steico SE is engaged in the production and sale of a variety of wood fiber insulation products in the European market. Its products include expansion joint fillers, thermal insulation, floor insulation system, multi-purpose rigid insulation boards, multi-purpose wood fiberboards, thermal insulation composite system, sarking, and sheathing boards, construction elements, laminated veneer lumber, sealing systems, and others. The company operates in Germany, European Countries, and the rest of the world.
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