Schloss Wachenheim AGHAM:SWA +1.12%73 Gross Margin % is 45.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 42.71. GuruFocus rates HAM:SWA with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €15.76 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Schloss Wachenheim AG ranks better than 57.07% on this metric.
HAM:SWA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.07% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs HAM:SWA: 44.12
Schloss Wachenheim AG had a gross margin of 45.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Schloss Wachenheim AG was -0.60% per year.
Schloss Wachenheim AG (HAM:SWA) 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
Schloss Wachenheim AG had a gross margin of 45.53% 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.
Schloss Wachenheim AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Schloss Wachenheim AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schloss Wachenheim 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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Schloss Wachenheim 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.
Schloss Wachenheim AG Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Schloss Wachenheim AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schloss Wachenheim 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.
Schloss Wachenheim AG (HAM:SWA) has a Gross Margin % of 45.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Schloss Wachenheim AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.71. Over the past decade, Schloss Wachenheim AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.58 to 44.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Schloss Wachenheim AG ranks #88 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Schloss Wachenheim AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Schloss Wachenheim AG's current Gross Margin % of 45.53% is near median its 10-year median of 42.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.58 to a high of 44.12. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Schloss Wachenheim AG's value of 45.53% is 7.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schloss Wachenheim AG ranks #88 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Schloss Wachenheim AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schloss Wachenheim AG's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Schloss Wachenheim AG ranks #88 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Schloss Wachenheim AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Schloss Wachenheim AG's value of 45.53% is 7.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Schloss Wachenheim AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.58 to 44.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.71 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Schloss Wachenheim 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Schloss Wachenheim AG's current Gross Margin % of 45.53% is 7.7% 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 Schloss Wachenheim AG and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schloss Wachenheim AG's current Gross Margin % is 45.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schloss Wachenheim AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schloss Wachenheim AG (HAM:SWA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.76, compared to a current price of €13.50 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.71 and 7.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Schloss Wachenheim AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Schloss Wachenheim AG (HAM:SWA), the current Gross Margin % is 45.53% 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 Schloss Wachenheim AG (HAM:SWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schloss Wachenheim AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.50 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.76.
GuruFocus considers Schloss Wachenheim AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:SWA:
Gross Margin %: 45.53% (near median its 10-year median of 42.71)
GF Value™: €15.76 vs. price of €13.50 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.7% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#88 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:SWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schloss Wachenheim AG is a producer and supplier of sparkling wine. It offers sparkling, semi-sparkling and carbonated sparkling wine products, non-alcoholic sparkling wine, imported wine from Italy and Romania and other wine-based beverages.
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