Draegerwerk AG KGaAHAM:DRW8 +1.14%75 Gross Margin % is 46.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 44.83. GuruFocus rates HAM:DRW8 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €47.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks worse than 60.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:DRW8'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.67 Med: 44.83 Max: 47.23
Current: 45.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Draegerwerk AG KGaA was 47.23%. The lowest was 40.67%. And the median was 44.83%.
HAM:DRW8's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.5% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs HAM:DRW8: 45.32
Draegerwerk AG KGaA had a gross margin of 46.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Draegerwerk AG KGaA was -0.70% per year.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) 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
Draegerwerk AG KGaA had a gross margin of 46.28% 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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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:DRW8 vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Draegerwerk AG KGaA'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.
Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) has a Gross Margin % of 46.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.83. Over the past decade, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.67 to 47.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #487 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 46.28% is near median its 10-year median of 44.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.67 to a high of 47.23. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 46.28% is 10.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #487 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Draegerwerk AG KGaA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Draegerwerk AG KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Draegerwerk AG KGaA ranks #487 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Draegerwerk AG KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's value of 46.28% is 10.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Draegerwerk AG KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.67 to 47.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.83 vs. the industry median of 51.94, Draegerwerk AG KGaA has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 51.94, based on 805 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. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 46.28% is 10.9% below 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 46.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €47.88, compared to a current price of €71.00 — trading 48.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.83 and 10.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.94. Draegerwerk AG KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8), the current Gross Margin % is 46.28% 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 Draegerwerk AG KGaA (HAM:DRW8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Draegerwerk AG KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €71.00 is trading 48.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €47.88.
GuruFocus considers Draegerwerk AG KGaA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:DRW8:
Gross Margin %: 46.28% (near median its 10-year median of 44.83)
GF Value™: €47.88 vs. price of €71.00 (48.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#487 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:DRW8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Draegerwerk AG & Co KGaA develops medical and safety equipment for clinical and industrial applications. The firm operates in two segments: medical and safety. The medical division contributes the majority of revenue, it develops and produces system solutions, equipment, and services for the acute point of care, it has five business units Therapy, Hospital Consumables & Accessories, Workplace Infrastructure, Monitoring, and Data Business. Its safety division develops and produces devices, system solutions, and services for personal protection, gas detection, and integrated hazard management. Its geographical segments are Europe; Germany; the Americas; Africa, Asia, and Australia.
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