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Hub TechFRA:WO4 -0.66%58 Gross Margin % is 54.78% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 53.01. GuruFocus rates FRA:WO4 with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.05. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,558 Chemicals companies, Hub Tech ranks better than 92.11% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Hub Tech's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €8.82 Mil. Hub Tech's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €16.10 Mil. Therefore, Hub Tech's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 54.78%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hub Tech's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WO4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 35.4 Med: 53.01 Max: 66.34
Current: 51.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hub Tech was 66.34%. The lowest was 35.40%. And the median was 53.01%.
FRA:WO4's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.11% of 1558
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.465
vs FRA:WO4: 51.73
Hub Tech had a gross margin of 54.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hub Tech was 0.20% per year.
Hub Tech (FRA:WO4) 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
Hub Tech had a gross margin of 54.78% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Hub Tech Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hub Tech Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hub Tech'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:WO4 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Hub Tech'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.
Hub Tech Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Hub Tech's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hub Tech'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.
Hub Tech (FRA:WO4) has a Gross Margin % of 54.78% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hub Tech and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 53.01. Over the past decade, Hub Tech's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.40 to 66.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Hub Tech ranks #123 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 7.9%.
Is Hub Tech's Gross Margin % too high?
Hub Tech's current Gross Margin % of 54.78% is near median its 10-year median of 53.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.40 to a high of 66.34. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Hub Tech's value of 54.78% is 133.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hub Tech ranks #123 out of 1558 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hub Tech has a GF Score™ of 58/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hub Tech's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Hub Tech ranks #123 out of 1558 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hub Tech in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.47. Hub Tech's value of 54.78% is 133.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Hub Tech's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.40 to 66.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 53.01 vs. the industry median of 23.47, Hub Tech 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.47, based on 1,558 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. Hub Tech's current Gross Margin % of 54.78% is 133.5% 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 Hub Tech and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hub Tech's current Gross Margin % is 54.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 53.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hub Tech stock overvalued right now?
Hub Tech (FRA:WO4) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.05, compared to a current price of €0.03 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 53.01 and 133.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.47. Hub Tech's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Hub Tech (FRA:WO4), the current Gross Margin % is 54.78% 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 Hub Tech (FRA:WO4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hub Tech stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.03 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.05.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WO4:
Gross Margin %: 54.78% (near median its 10-year median of 53.01)
GF Value™: €0.05 vs. price of €0.03 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 133.5% above the Chemicals median (#123 of 1558)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WO4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hub Tech SA formerly Boruta-Zachem SA operates within the chemical industry and provides solutions for many of the sectors of the economy. The company operation focuses on three main fields such as the production of dyestuffs and pigments, the production of biosurfactants used in chemical and cosmetics industry and research & development of innovative chemical solutions.
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