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CarParts.comFRA:ZZF0 -6.75%52 Gross Margin % is 33.22% as of Jun. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 33.09. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZZF0 with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.53. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, CarParts.com ranks better than 77.56% 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
CarParts.com had a gross margin of 33.22% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
CarParts.com Gross Margin % Related Terms
CarParts.com Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CarParts.com'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:ZZF0 vs SYPR, MKDW, GTEC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CarParts.com'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.
CarParts.com Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CarParts.com's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CarParts.com'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.
CarParts.com (FRA:ZZF0) has a Gross Margin % of 33.22% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CarParts.com and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.09. Over the past decade, CarParts.com's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.20 to 35.00. According to the industry distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #294 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is CarParts.com's Gross Margin % too high?
CarParts.com's current Gross Margin % of 33.22% is near median its 10-year median of 33.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.20 to a high of 35.00. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.91. CarParts.com's value of 33.22% is 66.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #294 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CarParts.com has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CarParts.com's Gross Margin % compare to SYPR and MKDW?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CarParts.com ranks #294 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CarParts.com in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.91. CarParts.com's value of 33.22% is 66.9% above this benchmark. Historically, CarParts.com's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.20 to 35.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.09 vs. the industry median of 19.91, CarParts.com 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 19.91, based on 1,310 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. CarParts.com's current Gross Margin % of 33.22% is 66.9% 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 CarParts.com and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CarParts.com's current Gross Margin % is 33.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CarParts.com stock overvalued right now?
CarParts.com (FRA:ZZF0) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.53, compared to a current price of €5.11 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.09 and 66.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.91. CarParts.com's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 CarParts.com (FRA:ZZF0), the current Gross Margin % is 33.22% as of Jun. 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 CarParts.com (FRA:ZZF0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CarParts.com stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.11 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.53.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZZF0:
Gross Margin %: 33.22% (near median its 10-year median of 33.09)
GF Value™: €5.53 vs. price of €5.11 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#294 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZZF0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CarParts.com Inc is an online provider of automotive aftermarket parts and repair information. It serves as an end-to-end solution for automotive repair and maintenance resources, offering a seamless online shopping experience that empowers drivers along every part of their journey. The company principally sells its products to individual consumers through its network of websites and online marketplaces. Its products consist of collision parts serving the body repair market, engine parts to serve the replacement parts market, and performance parts and accessories.
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