Orsero SpAFRA:WRG +2.65%83 Gross Margin % is 9.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 9.18. GuruFocus rates FRA:WRG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, Orsero SpA ranks worse than 86.8% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Orsero SpA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €37 Mil. Orsero SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €389 Mil. Therefore, Orsero SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Orsero SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WRG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.73 Med: 9.18 Max: 92.72
Current: 8.99
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Orsero SpA was 92.72%. The lowest was 7.73%. And the median was 9.18%.
FRA:WRG's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.8% of 303
companies
in the Retail - Defensive industry
Industry Median: 24.08
vs FRA:WRG: 8.99
Orsero SpA had a gross margin of 9.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Orsero SpA was 1.80% per year.
Orsero SpA (FRA:WRG) 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
Orsero SpA had a gross margin of 9.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Orsero SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Orsero SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orsero SpA'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:WRG vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, Orsero SpA'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.
Orsero SpA Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Orsero SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orsero SpA'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.
Orsero SpA (FRA:WRG) has a Gross Margin % of 9.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Orsero SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.18. Over the past decade, Orsero SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.73 to 92.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Orsero SpA ranks #263 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 86.8%.
Is Orsero SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Orsero SpA's current Gross Margin % of 9.58% is near median its 10-year median of 9.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.73 to a high of 92.72. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Orsero SpA's value of 9.58% is 60.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orsero SpA ranks #263 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orsero SpA has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orsero SpA's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, Orsero SpA ranks #263 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Orsero SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. Orsero SpA's value of 9.58% is 60.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Orsero SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.73 to 92.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.18 vs. the industry median of 24.08, Orsero SpA 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. Orsero SpA's current Gross Margin % of 9.58% is 60.2% 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 Orsero SpA and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orsero SpA's current Gross Margin % is 9.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orsero SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orsero SpA (FRA:WRG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.88, compared to a current price of €16.24 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.18 and 60.2% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. Orsero SpA's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Orsero SpA (FRA:WRG), the current Gross Margin % is 9.58% 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 Orsero SpA (FRA:WRG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orsero SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.24 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.88.
GuruFocus considers Orsero SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:WRG:
Gross Margin %: 9.58% (near median its 10-year median of 9.18)
GF Value™: €15.88 vs. price of €16.24 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.2% below the Retail - Defensive median (#263 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WRG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orsero SpA is an Italy-based company engaged in the import and distribution of fruit and vegetable products. The firm operates its business activities in three segments: Distribution, Shipping, Holiday & Services. It derives a vast majority of its revenue from the Distribution segment, which comprises the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables in the markets. The Shipping Segment includes the import and sale of bananas and pineapples. The company's geographical segments are Europe and Latin America & Central America. The company earns the majority of its revenue from the European region.
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