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Schaltbau Holding AGHAM:SLT 46 Gross Margin % is 15.19% as of Dec. 2024, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 17.27. GuruFocus rates HAM:SLT with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks worse than 63.27% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Schaltbau Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:SLT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.26 Med: 17.27 Max: 21.49
Current: 15.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Schaltbau Holding AG was 21.49%. The lowest was 11.26%. And the median was 17.27%.
HAM:SLT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.27% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs HAM:SLT: 15.19
Schaltbau Holding AG had a gross margin of 15.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Schaltbau Holding AG was -0.10% per year.
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) 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
Schaltbau Holding AG had a gross margin of 15.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => No sustainable 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Schaltbau Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schaltbau Holding 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:SLT vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Schaltbau 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Schaltbau Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schaltbau 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a Gross Margin % of 15.19% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 17.27. Over the past decade, Schaltbau Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.26 to 21.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #620 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Schaltbau Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 15.19% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.26 to a high of 21.49. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Schaltbau Holding AG's value of 15.19% is 25.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #620 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Schaltbau Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schaltbau Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Schaltbau Holding AG ranks #620 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Schaltbau Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Schaltbau Holding AG's value of 15.19% is 25.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Schaltbau Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.26 to 21.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.27 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Schaltbau Holding 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 a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 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. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 15.19% is 25.5% 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 Schaltbau Holding AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schaltbau Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 15.19%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 17.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schaltbau Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT) has a current Gross Margin % of 15.19%. The current Gross Margin % is 15.19%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 17.27 and 25.5% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Schaltbau Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Schaltbau Holding AG (HAM:SLT), the current Gross Margin % is 15.19% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Schaltbau Holding AG is engaged in the business of supplying transport system solutions. The company operates its business through multiples segments such as Mobile Transportation Technology, Stationary Transportation Technology, and Components. The Mobile Transportation Technology segment which derives majority revenue primarily supply door and boarding systems for buses, trains, and commercial vehicles as well as interior fittings for rolling stock. The company operates its business in the international markets spread across China/Hong Kong, North America, European nations and generates the majority of its revenues from Germany.
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