Wacker Neuson SEFRA:WAC -2.32%82 Gross Margin % is 23.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 24.88. GuruFocus rates FRA:WAC with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €18.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Wacker Neuson SE ranks worse than 60% on this metric.
Wacker Neuson SE gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wacker Neuson SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WAC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.16 Med: 24.88 Max: 28.46
Current: 23.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wacker Neuson SE was 28.46%. The lowest was 23.16%. And the median was 24.88%.
FRA:WAC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.595
vs FRA:WAC: 23.53
Wacker Neuson SE had a gross margin of 23.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wacker Neuson SE was -1.80% per year.
Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) 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
Wacker Neuson SE had a gross margin of 23.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Wacker Neuson SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wacker Neuson SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wacker Neuson 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:WAC vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Wacker Neuson 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.
Wacker Neuson SE Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Wacker Neuson SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wacker Neuson 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.
Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) has a Gross Margin % of 23.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wacker Neuson SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.88. Over the past decade, Wacker Neuson SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.16 to 28.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #126 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Wacker Neuson SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Wacker Neuson SE's current Gross Margin % of 23.57% is near median its 10-year median of 24.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.16 to a high of 28.46. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Wacker Neuson SE's value of 23.57% is 7.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #126 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Wacker Neuson SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wacker Neuson SE's Gross Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Wacker Neuson SE ranks #126 out of 210 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wacker Neuson SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Wacker Neuson SE's value of 23.57% is 7.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Wacker Neuson SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.16 to 28.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.88 vs. the industry median of 25.60, Wacker Neuson SE has consistently been below 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.60, based on 210 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. Wacker Neuson SE's current Gross Margin % of 23.57% is 7.9% below 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 Wacker Neuson SE and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wacker Neuson SE's current Gross Margin % is 23.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wacker Neuson SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €18.07, compared to a current price of €18.52 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.88 and 7.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.60. Wacker Neuson SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC), the current Gross Margin % is 23.57% 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 Wacker Neuson SE (FRA:WAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wacker Neuson SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.52 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €18.07.
GuruFocus considers Wacker Neuson SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WAC:
Gross Margin %: 23.57% (near median its 10-year median of 24.88)
GF Value™: €18.07 vs. price of €18.52 (2.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#126 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wacker Neuson SE is an international manufacturer of light and compact equipment, offering multiple products and services under key brands such as Wacker Neuson, Kramer, Weidemann, and Enar, along with investments like BatteryOne and Sequello. The Group operates through three main segments, including light equipment, compact equipment, and services. The compact equipment segment, comprising excavators, wheel loaders, and telehandlers, generates the highest revenue. The services segment includes repair and maintenance, spare parts, rental, leasing, and financing, and digital solutions. The company operates globally across Europe, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific, with Europe accounting for the maximum share of revenue.
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