GEA Group AGGEAGF 73 Gross Margin % is 38.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 32.10. GuruFocus rates GEAGF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.58 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, GEA Group AG ranks better than 74.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for GEA Group AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GEAGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.71 Med: 32.1 Max: 37.35
Current: 37.35
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of GEA Group AG was 37.35%. The lowest was 28.71%. And the median was 32.10%.
GEAGF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.27% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs GEAGF: 37.35
GEA Group AG had a gross margin of 38.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GEA Group AG was 3.60% per year.
GEA Group AG (OTCPK:GEAGF) 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
GEA Group AG had a gross margin of 38.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
GEA Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
GEA Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GEA Group AG'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, GEA Group AG'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.
GEA Group AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, GEA Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GEA Group AG'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.
GEA Group AG (GEAGF) has a Gross Margin % of 38.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GEA Group AG and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 32.10. Over the past decade, GEA Group AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.71 to 37.35. According to the industry distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #771 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is GEA Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
GEA Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 38.06% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 32.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.71 to a high of 37.35. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. GEA Group AG's value of 38.06% is 42% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #771 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, GEA Group AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GEA Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, GEA Group AG ranks #771 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts GEA Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. GEA Group AG's value of 38.06% is 42% above this benchmark. Historically, GEA Group AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.71 to 37.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.10 vs. the industry median of 26.81, GEA Group AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. GEA Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 38.06% is 42% 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 GEA Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GEA Group AG's current Gross Margin % is 38.06%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 32.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GEA Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG (GEAGF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.58, compared to a current price of $63.32 — trading 11.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.06%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 32.10 and 42% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. GEA Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 GEA Group AG (GEAGF), the current Gross Margin % is 38.06% 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 GEA Group AG (GEAGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GEA Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.32 is trading 11.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.58.
GuruFocus considers GEA Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GEAGF:
Gross Margin %: 38.06% (19% above median its 10-year median of 32.10)
GF Value™: $56.58 vs. price of $63.32 (11.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42% above the Industrial Products median (#771 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GEAGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GEA Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of processing systems and equipment for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Across its five divisions, GEA designs and manufactures process engineering equipment and offers turnkey solutions for customers' processing lines or products. GEA also offers a comprehensive aftermarket offering spanning maintenance services and spare parts, and components.
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