Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BFREN) 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
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of 7.43% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS 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.
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Chart
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS Annual Data
IST:BFREN vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BFREN) has a Gross Margin % of 7.43% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 14.02. Over the past decade, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.08 to 18.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #1108 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 7.43% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 14.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.08 to a high of 18.52. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 7.43% is 62.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #1108 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #1108 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 7.43% is 62.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.08 to 18.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.02 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 7.43% is 62.6% 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 Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % is 7.43%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 14.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BFREN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺271.16, compared to a current price of ₺135.70 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.43%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 14.02 and 62.6% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BFREN), the current Gross Margin % is 7.43% 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 Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:BFREN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺135.70 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺271.16.
GuruFocus considers Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:BFREN:
Gross Margin %: 7.43% (47% below median its 10-year median of 14.02)
GF Value™: ₺271.16 vs. price of ₺135.70 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1108 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:BFREN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bosch Fren Sistemlerinayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Bosch Fren Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in manufacturing of hydraulic brake systems for automotive and light commercial vehicles required by the automotive and the aftermarket. The company's areas of activities include Servo-Brakes, Brake master cylinders, and Brake support systems.
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