AS Creation Tapeten AGHAM:ACWN +0.65%62 Gross Margin % is 56.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 50.15. GuruFocus rates HAM:ACWN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 419 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, AS Creation Tapeten AG ranks better than 90.45% on this metric.
HAM:ACWN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.45% of 419
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.11
vs HAM:ACWN: 54.25
AS Creation Tapeten AG had a gross margin of 56.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AS Creation Tapeten AG was 0.50% per year.
AS Creation Tapeten AG (HAM:ACWN) 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
AS Creation Tapeten AG had a gross margin of 56.06% 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.
AS Creation Tapeten AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
AS Creation Tapeten AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AS Creation Tapeten 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.
HAM:ACWN vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, AS Creation Tapeten 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.
AS Creation Tapeten AG Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AS Creation Tapeten AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AS Creation Tapeten 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.
AS Creation Tapeten AG (HAM:ACWN) has a Gross Margin % of 56.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AS Creation Tapeten AG and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 50.15. Over the past decade, AS Creation Tapeten AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.72 to 54.25. According to the industry distribution chart, AS Creation Tapeten AG ranks #40 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 9.5%.
Is AS Creation Tapeten AG's Gross Margin % too high?
AS Creation Tapeten AG's current Gross Margin % of 56.06% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 50.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.72 to a high of 54.25. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. AS Creation Tapeten AG's value of 56.06% is 92.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AS Creation Tapeten AG ranks #40 out of 419 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AS Creation Tapeten AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AS Creation Tapeten AG's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, AS Creation Tapeten AG ranks #40 out of 419 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AS Creation Tapeten AG in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.11. AS Creation Tapeten AG's value of 56.06% is 92.6% above this benchmark. Historically, AS Creation Tapeten AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.72 to 54.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.15 vs. the industry median of 29.11, AS Creation Tapeten 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 a Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.11, based on 419 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. AS Creation Tapeten AG's current Gross Margin % of 56.06% is 92.6% 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 AS Creation Tapeten AG and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.11 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AS Creation Tapeten AG's current Gross Margin % is 56.06%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 50.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AS Creation Tapeten AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Creation Tapeten AG (HAM:ACWN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.53, compared to a current price of €7.75 — trading 2.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.06%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 50.15 and 92.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.11. AS Creation Tapeten AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 AS Creation Tapeten AG (HAM:ACWN), the current Gross Margin % is 56.06% 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 AS Creation Tapeten AG (HAM:ACWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AS Creation Tapeten AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.75 is trading 2.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.53.
GuruFocus considers AS Creation Tapeten AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ACWN:
Gross Margin %: 56.06% (12% above median its 10-year median of 50.15)
GF Value™: €7.53 vs. price of €7.75 (2.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.6% above the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#40 of 419)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ACWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AS Creation Tapeten AG is a wallpaper manufacturer in Europe. It operates through two segments: Wallpaper and Furnishing Fabrics. The Wallpaper segment produces and markets wallpapers and borders for the domestic and international market. The Furnishing Fabrics segment focuses on the marketing of decorative fabrics, such as curtains and furnishing fabrics. The company derives majority of its revenues from the Wallpaper Segment. Geographical presence of company is in England, the Netherlands, France and Russia.
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