OpenlaneFRA:XKR 60 Gross Margin % is 43.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 41.93. GuruFocus rates FRA:XKR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €17.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, Openlane ranks better than 87.54% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Openlane's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €200 Mil. Openlane's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €457 Mil. Therefore, Openlane's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 43.83%.
Warning Sign:
Openlane Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Openlane's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:XKR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.63 Med: 41.93 Max: 45.99
Current: 41.12
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Openlane was 45.99%. The lowest was 39.63%. And the median was 41.93%.
FRA:XKR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.54% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.835
vs FRA:XKR: 41.12
Openlane had a gross margin of 43.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Openlane was -2.20% per year.
Openlane (FRA:XKR) 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
Openlane had a gross margin of 43.83% 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.
Openlane Gross Margin % Related Terms
Openlane Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Openlane'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:XKR vs VVV, ABG, GPI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, Openlane'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.
Openlane Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Openlane's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Openlane'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.
Openlane (FRA:XKR) has a Gross Margin % of 43.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Openlane and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.93. Over the past decade, Openlane's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.63 to 45.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Openlane ranks #163 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is Openlane's Gross Margin % too high?
Openlane's current Gross Margin % of 43.83% is near median its 10-year median of 41.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.63 to a high of 45.99. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Openlane's value of 43.83% is 121% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Openlane ranks #163 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Openlane has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Openlane's Gross Margin % compare to VVV and ABG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Openlane ranks #163 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Openlane in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Openlane's value of 43.83% is 121% above this benchmark. Historically, Openlane's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.63 to 45.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.93 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Openlane 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,308 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. Openlane's current Gross Margin % of 43.83% is 121% 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 Openlane and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Openlane's current Gross Margin % is 43.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Openlane stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane (FRA:XKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €17.72, compared to a current price of €35.60 — trading 100.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.93 and 121% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Openlane's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Openlane (FRA:XKR), the current Gross Margin % is 43.83% 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 Openlane (FRA:XKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Openlane stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.60 is trading 100.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €17.72.
GuruFocus considers Openlane to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:XKR:
Gross Margin %: 43.83% (near median its 10-year median of 41.93)
GF Value™: €17.72 vs. price of €35.60 (100.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#163 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:XKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Openlane Inc provides a digital marketplace for used vehicles, connecting sellers and buyers in North America and Europe for fast and transparent transactions. Its services include financing, repossessions, repairs, transportation, warranty, and inventory management. The company operates used-vehicle auctions and has two main segments: Marketplace and Finance, with majority revenue coming from the Marketplace segment, which to used vehicle remarketing, including marketplace services, remarketing, or make ready services and all are interrelated, synergistic elements along the auto remarketing chain. The Finance segment, through AFC engaged in business of providing short-term, inventory-secured financing to independent vehicle dealers.
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