Francotyp-Postalia Holding AGHAM:FPH 30 Gross Margin % is 70.52% as of Jun. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 57.55. GuruFocus rates HAM:FPH with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks better than 83.61% on this metric.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH) 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
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG had a gross margin of 70.52% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Francotyp-Postalia Holding 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Gross Margin % Chart
HAM:FPH vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Francotyp-Postalia Holding 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Francotyp-Postalia Holding 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH) has a Gross Margin % of 70.52% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 57.55. Over the past decade, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.53 to 71.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks #165 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 70.52% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 57.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.53 to a high of 71.63. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's value of 70.52% is 104.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks #165 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG ranks #165 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's value of 70.52% is 104.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.53 to 71.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.55 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Francotyp-Postalia Holding 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 70.52% is 104.4% 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 Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 70.52%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 57.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH) has a current Gross Margin % of 70.52%. The current Gross Margin % is 70.52%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 57.55 and 104.4% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 with 2 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 Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG (HAM:FPH), the current Gross Margin % is 70.52% as of Jun. 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.
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG Business Description
Francotyp-Postalia Holding AG is a company dealing with mail communication. Its business activities focus on traditional product business, which consists of the development, manufacture, and distribution of franking systems, as well as inserting machines and after-sale business. The company divided its business activities into three business units which are Mailing, Shipping & Office Solutions, Digital Business Solutions and Mail Services. The company also comprises services such as the collection of business mail and software solutions.
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