Hensoldt AGHNSDF +0.07%83 Gross Margin % is 13.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 22.70. GuruFocus rates HNSDF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $60.52 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hensoldt AG ranks worse than 61.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hensoldt AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HNSDF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 21.02 Med: 22.7 Max: 23.07
Current: 21.02
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hensoldt AG was 23.07%. The lowest was 21.02%. And the median was 22.70%.
HNSDF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 61.99% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs HNSDF: 21.02
Hensoldt AG had a gross margin of 13.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hensoldt AG was -0.60% per year.
Hensoldt AG (OTCPK:HNSDF) 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
Hensoldt AG had a gross margin of 13.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Hensoldt AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hensoldt AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hensoldt 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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hensoldt 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.
Hensoldt AG Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hensoldt AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hensoldt 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.
Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) has a Gross Margin % of 13.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hensoldt AG and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 22.70. Over the past decade, Hensoldt AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.02 to 23.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #212 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Hensoldt AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Hensoldt AG's current Gross Margin % of 13.91% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 22.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.02 to a high of 23.07. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Hensoldt AG's value of 13.91% is 47.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #212 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hensoldt AG has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hensoldt AG's Gross Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #212 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hensoldt AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Hensoldt AG's value of 13.91% is 47.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Hensoldt AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.02 to 23.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.70 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Hensoldt 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Hensoldt AG's current Gross Margin % of 13.91% is 47.8% 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 Hensoldt AG and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hensoldt AG's current Gross Margin % is 13.91%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 22.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hensoldt AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.52, compared to a current price of $82.21 — trading 35.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.91%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 22.70 and 47.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Hensoldt AG's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF), the current Gross Margin % is 13.91% 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $82.21 is trading 35.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $60.52.
GuruFocus considers Hensoldt AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNSDF:
Gross Margin %: 13.91% (39% below median its 10-year median of 22.70)
GF Value™: $60.52 vs. price of $82.21 (35.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#212 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hensoldt AG specializes in defense and security electronics, operating across two main segments: sensors and optronics, with the majority of its revenue generated by the sensors division. Hensoldt has deep roots and its strongest market presence in Germany, but it also maintains production sites in France, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Its sales footprint extends across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America, Africa, Latin America, and other regions.
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