What is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Gross Margin %?
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AGKHDHF 61 Gross Margin % is 22.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 184% above its 10-year median of 8.03. GuruFocus rates KHDHF with a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 61/100 and a GF Valueâ„¢ of $1.35 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks worse than 53.59% on this metric.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (OTCPK:KHDHF) 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
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG had a gross margin of 22.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG 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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Gross Margin % Chart
KHDHF vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, KHD Humboldt Wedag International 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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KHD Humboldt Wedag International 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.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF) has a Gross Margin % of 22.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG and its competitors. This is 184% above median its historical median of 8.03. According to the industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #82 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Gross Margin % too high?
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Gross Margin % of 22.82% is 184% above median its 10-year median of 8.03. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 22.82% is 6.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #82 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG has a GF Scoreâ„¢ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG ranks #82 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's value of 22.82% is 6.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.03 vs. the industry median of 24.34, KHD Humboldt Wedag International 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Gross Margin % of 22.82% is 6.2% 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's current Gross Margin % is 22.82%, which is 184% above median its own 10-year median of 8.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.35, compared to a current price of $1.85 — trading 37% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.82%, which is 184% above median its 10-year median of 8.03 and 6.2% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF), the current Gross Margin % is 22.82% 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 KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG (KHDHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.85 is trading 37% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.35.
GuruFocus considers KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KHDHF:
Gross Margin %: 22.82% (184% above median its 10-year median of 8.03)
GF Value™: $1.35 vs. price of $1.85 (37% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% below the Industrial Distribution median (#82 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KHDHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG Business Description
KHD Humboldt Wedag International AG provides cement plant technology, equipment, and services operating globally. It offers various products and services, principally related to the grinding and processing areas of cement plants, such as pyroprocessing technology, flash calciners, roller presses, separators, burner management systems, etc. In addition, it also provides process engineering and project management services. The group operates in two business segments, Capex and Plant Services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Capex segment, which reports all revenues resulting from the supervision of the erection and commissioning of cement plants, supplying equipment for cement plants, and the provision of related services. Geographically, operates in India and rest of Asia.
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