Pilkington Deutschland AGHAM:FDD 64 Gross Margin % is 36.03% as of Mar. 2025, which is 32% below its 10-year median of 52.67. GuruFocus rates HAM:FDD with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €213.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 396 Building Materials companies, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks better than 73.48% on this metric.
Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) 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
Pilkington Deutschland AG had a gross margin of 36.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pilkington Deutschland AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:FDD vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Pilkington Deutschland 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Pilkington Deutschland AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pilkington Deutschland 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.
Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) has a Gross Margin % of 36.03% as of Mar. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. This is 32% below median its historical median of 52.67. Over the past decade, Pilkington Deutschland AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.35 to 67.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #105 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 26.5%.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Pilkington Deutschland AG's current Gross Margin % of 36.03% is 32% below median its 10-year median of 52.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.35 to a high of 67.67. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Pilkington Deutschland AG's value of 36.03% is 37.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #105 out of 396 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pilkington Deutschland AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pilkington Deutschland AG's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Pilkington Deutschland AG ranks #105 out of 396 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Pilkington Deutschland AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Pilkington Deutschland AG's value of 36.03% is 37.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Pilkington Deutschland AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.35 to 67.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.67 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Pilkington Deutschland 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.19, based on 396 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. Pilkington Deutschland AG's current Gross Margin % of 36.03% is 37.6% 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pilkington Deutschland AG's current Gross Margin % is 36.03%, which is 32% below median its own 10-year median of 52.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pilkington Deutschland AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €213.01, compared to a current price of €242.00 — trading 13.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.03%, which is 32% below median its 10-year median of 52.67 and 37.6% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Pilkington Deutschland AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD), the current Gross Margin % is 36.03% as of Mar. 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 Pilkington Deutschland AG (HAM:FDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pilkington Deutschland AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €242.00 is trading 13.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €213.01.
GuruFocus considers Pilkington Deutschland AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:FDD:
Gross Margin %: 36.03% (32% below median its 10-year median of 52.67)
GF Value™: €213.01 vs. price of €242.00 (13.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% above the Building Materials median (#105 of 396)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:FDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pilkington Deutschland AG manufactures and markets flat and safety glass for the building and automotive markets. It manufactures glass and glass products for Architectural application such as new construction, renovation, and solar applications, Automotive application namely equipment and automotive glass parts and Technical Glass which covers a wide range of refined glasses for displays, optoelectronics and fiberglass products.
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