Nordwest Handel AGHAM:NWX -2.42%54 Gross Margin % is 47.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 214% above its 10-year median of 14.97. GuruFocus rates HAM:NWX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Nordwest Handel AG ranks better than 89.61% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nordwest Handel AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:NWX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.32 Med: 14.97 Max: 41.42
Current: 41.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nordwest Handel AG was 41.42%. The lowest was 11.32%. And the median was 14.97%.
HAM:NWX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.61% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.385
vs HAM:NWX: 41.42
Nordwest Handel AG had a gross margin of 47.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nordwest Handel AG was 33.40% per year.
Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX) 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
Nordwest Handel AG had a gross margin of 47.00% 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.
Nordwest Handel AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nordwest Handel AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nordwest Handel 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:NWX vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Nordwest Handel 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.
Nordwest Handel AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Nordwest Handel AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nordwest Handel 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.
Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX) has a Gross Margin % of 47.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. This is 214% above median its historical median of 14.97. Over the past decade, Nordwest Handel AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 41.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #16 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Nordwest Handel AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Nordwest Handel AG's current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is 214% above median its 10-year median of 14.97. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.32 to a high of 41.42. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.39. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 47.00% is 92.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #16 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nordwest Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nordwest Handel AG's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Nordwest Handel AG ranks #16 out of 154 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nordwest Handel AG in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.39. Nordwest Handel AG's value of 47.00% is 92.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Nordwest Handel AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.32 to 41.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.97 vs. the industry median of 24.39, Nordwest Handel 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.39, based on 154 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. Nordwest Handel AG's current Gross Margin % of 47.00% is 92.7% 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 Nordwest Handel AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nordwest Handel AG's current Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is 214% above median its own 10-year median of 14.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nordwest Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.28, compared to a current price of €16.10 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.00%, which is 214% above median its 10-year median of 14.97 and 92.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.39. Nordwest Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX), the current Gross Margin % is 47.00% 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 Nordwest Handel AG (HAM:NWX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nordwest Handel AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €16.10 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €15.28.
GuruFocus considers Nordwest Handel AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:NWX:
Gross Margin %: 47.00% (214% above median its 10-year median of 14.97)
GF Value™: €15.28 vs. price of €16.10 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#16 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:NWX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nordwest Handel AG provides procurement, finance, logistics, IT, and sales services for small and medium sized businesses. It trades in various steel products, such as molded steel/broad flanged beams; and trades in occupational health and safety, construction equipment and components. The company also supplies sanitary/bathroom ceramics and fittings, bathroom furniture and radiators, shower separations, and accessories to plumbers, fitters, and housing societies, as well as to private building owners and renovators.
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