Ideal HoldingsFRA:Y3F -1.22%64 Gross Margin % is 34.42% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 33.30. GuruFocus rates FRA:Y3F with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.85 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Ideal Holdings ranks better than 67.92% on this metric.
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
Ideal Holdings had a gross margin of 34.42% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Ideal Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ideal Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ideal Holdings'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:Y3F vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Ideal Holdings'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.
Ideal Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ideal Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ideal Holdings'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.
Ideal Holdings (FRA:Y3F) has a Gross Margin % of 34.42% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ideal Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.30. Over the past decade, Ideal Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.71 to 35.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Ideal Holdings ranks #786 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Ideal Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Ideal Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 34.42% is near median its 10-year median of 33.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.71 to a high of 35.40. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Ideal Holdings' value of 34.42% is 40.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ideal Holdings ranks #786 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ideal Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ideal Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ideal Holdings ranks #786 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ideal Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Ideal Holdings' value of 34.42% is 40.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Ideal Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.71 to 35.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.30 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Ideal Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Ideal Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 34.42% is 40.3% 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 Ideal Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ideal Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 34.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ideal Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ideal Holdings (FRA:Y3F) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.85, compared to a current price of €6.49 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.30 and 40.3% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Ideal Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 10 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 Ideal Holdings (FRA:Y3F), the current Gross Margin % is 34.42% 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 Ideal Holdings (FRA:Y3F) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ideal Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.49 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.85.
GuruFocus considers Ideal Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:Y3F:
Gross Margin %: 34.42% (near median its 10-year median of 33.30)
GF Value™: €8.85 vs. price of €6.49 (26.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.3% above the Hardware median (#786 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:Y3F stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ideal Holdings SA is an investment firm focused on driving the growth of Greek companies by acquiring majority stakes. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Information Technology (IT) and Specialized retail trade. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Specialized retail segment, which includes operations of Attica Department Stores, selling beauty and fashion products of various brands. The IT segment provides services like distribution of technology products, IT software and cybersecurity products, development of customer communication management software i-DOCS, integrated IT solutions, and trust and cybersecurity services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from its domestic market.
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