Wendel SEFRA:WIS +0.87%82 Gross Margin % is 103.32% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 102.83. GuruFocus rates FRA:WIS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €98.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, Wendel SE ranks better than 94% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Wendel SE's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,517 Mil. Wendel SE's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3,404 Mil. Therefore, Wendel SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 103.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wendel SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WIS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 102.69 Med: 102.83 Max: 102.84
Current: 102.84
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wendel SE was 102.84%. The lowest was 102.69%. And the median was 102.83%.
FRA:WIS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94% of 550
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs FRA:WIS: 102.84
Wendel SE had a gross margin of 103.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wendel SE was 0.00% per year.
Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) 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
Wendel SE had a gross margin of 103.32% 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.
Wendel SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wendel SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wendel 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:WIS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Wendel 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.
Wendel SE Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Wendel SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wendel 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.
Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) has a Gross Margin % of 103.32% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wendel SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 102.83. Over the past decade, Wendel SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 102.69 to 102.84. According to the industry distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #33 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Wendel SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Wendel SE's current Gross Margin % of 103.32% is near median its 10-year median of 102.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 102.69 to a high of 102.84. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Wendel SE's value of 103.32% is 78.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #33 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wendel SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wendel SE's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Wendel SE ranks #33 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wendel SE in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Wendel SE's value of 103.32% is 78.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Wendel SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 102.69 to 102.84 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 102.83 vs. the industry median of 57.90, Wendel 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 550 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. Wendel SE's current Gross Margin % of 103.32% is 78.4% 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 Wendel SE and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wendel SE's current Gross Margin % is 103.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 102.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wendel SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €98.85, compared to a current price of €81.40 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 103.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 102.83 and 78.4% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. Wendel SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 3 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 Wendel SE (FRA:WIS), the current Gross Margin % is 103.32% 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 Wendel SE (FRA:WIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wendel SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €81.40 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €98.85.
GuruFocus considers Wendel SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WIS:
Gross Margin %: 103.32% (near median its 10-year median of 102.83)
GF Value™: €98.85 vs. price of €81.40 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 78.4% above the Asset Management median (#33 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wendel SE is a long-term, private equity investment firm that focuses on Africa, North America, and Europe. Over a third of the company's outstanding shares are concentrated in family wealth, which shares its name with the company. Its principal investments are in mobile telephone infrastructure, packaging and labels, paints, coatings and finishing products, and security services. It has two operating segments principal investments portfolio and private asset management platform which includes IK Partners - European private equity firm. The principal investments portfolio includes Bureau Veritas, Stahl, Scalian, CPI, ACAMS, Tarkett and Globeducate.
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