Wienerberger AGFRA:WIBA +1.29%80 Gross Margin % is 32.10% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 35.55. GuruFocus rates FRA:WIBA with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.07 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, Wienerberger AG ranks better than 70.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wienerberger AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WIBA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.37 Med: 35.55 Max: 39.13
Current: 34.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wienerberger AG was 39.13%. The lowest was 32.37%. And the median was 35.55%.
FRA:WIBA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.53% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs FRA:WIBA: 34.78
Wienerberger AG had a gross margin of 32.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wienerberger AG was -0.30% per year.
Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) 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
Wienerberger AG had a gross margin of 32.10% 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.
Wienerberger AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wienerberger AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wienerberger AG'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:WIBA vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Wienerberger 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.
Wienerberger AG Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Wienerberger AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wienerberger 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.
Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) has a Gross Margin % of 32.10% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wienerberger AG and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 35.55. Over the past decade, Wienerberger AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.37 to 39.13. According to the industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #117 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Wienerberger AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Wienerberger AG's current Gross Margin % of 32.10% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 35.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.37 to a high of 39.13. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Wienerberger AG's value of 32.10% is 22.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #117 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Wienerberger AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wienerberger AG's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Wienerberger AG ranks #117 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Wienerberger AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Wienerberger AG's value of 32.10% is 22.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Wienerberger AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.37 to 39.13 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.55 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Wienerberger 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. Wienerberger AG's current Gross Margin % of 32.10% is 22.5% 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 Wienerberger AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wienerberger AG's current Gross Margin % is 32.10%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 35.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wienerberger AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.07, compared to a current price of €4.70 — trading 22.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.10%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 35.55 and 22.5% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. Wienerberger AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA), the current Gross Margin % is 32.10% 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 Wienerberger AG (FRA:WIBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wienerberger AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.70 is trading 22.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.07.
GuruFocus considers Wienerberger AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WIBA:
Gross Margin %: 32.10% (10% below median its 10-year median of 35.55)
GF Value™: €6.07 vs. price of €4.70 (22.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% above the Building Materials median (#117 of 397)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WIBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wienerberger AG manufactures and sells building materials to the residential construction industry. The company's product portfolio includes clay blocks, facing bricks, roof tiles, plastic and ceramic pipes, and concrete pavers, among others. The business is divided into three operating segments based on geographic locations: Europe West, Europe East, and North America. A vast majority of the company's revenue is generated by the Europe West segment, which reports on Northern and Western Europe and encompasses system solutions for the entire building envelope (wall, roof, and facade) as well as pavers, wastewater and rainwater disposal, sanitation, heating and cooling installations, and energy, gas, and potable-water supply.
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