MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG (HAM:MPCK) 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
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG had a gross margin of 40.86% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital 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.
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG Gross Margin % Chart
HAM:MPCK vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital 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.
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital 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.
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG (HAM:MPCK) has a Gross Margin % of 40.86% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.58. Over the past decade, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.73 to 54.43. According to the industry distribution chart, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG ranks #355 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's Gross Margin % too high?
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's current Gross Margin % of 40.86% is near median its 10-year median of 43.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.73 to a high of 54.43. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's value of 40.86% is 29% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG ranks #355 out of 551 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG ranks #355 out of 551 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's value of 40.86% is 29% below this benchmark. Historically, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.73 to 54.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.58 vs. the industry median of 57.53, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.53, based on 551 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. MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's current Gross Margin % of 40.86% is 29% 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 MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's current Gross Margin % is 40.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG (HAM:MPCK) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.89, compared to a current price of €5.20 — trading 6.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.58 and 29% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.53. MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 6 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 MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG (HAM:MPCK), the current Gross Margin % is 40.86% as of Dec. 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 MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG (HAM:MPCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.20 is trading 6.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.89.
GuruFocus considers MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:MPCK:
Gross Margin %: 40.86% (near median its 10-year median of 43.58)
GF Value™: €4.89 vs. price of €5.20 (6.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% below the Asset Management median (#355 of 551)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:MPCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG Business Description
MPC Muenchmeyer Petersen Capital AG is an independent asset and investment manager for real asset investments. The company, with its subsidiaries, develops and manages real asset investments and investment products for international institutional investors, family offices, and professional investors. Its segments consist of Real Estate, Renewables, and Shipping.
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