KSB SE KGaAKSVRF -2.28%41 Gross Margin % is 60.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 59.86. GuruFocus rates KSVRF with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, KSB SE KGaA ranks better than 95.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for KSB SE KGaA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KSVRF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 58.6 Med: 59.86 Max: 61.18
Current: 61.18
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of KSB SE KGaA was 61.18%. The lowest was 58.60%. And the median was 59.86%.
KSVRF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.94% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs KSVRF: 61.18
KSB SE KGaA had a gross margin of 60.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KSB SE KGaA was 0.90% per year.
KSB SE KGaA (OTCPK:KSVRF) 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
KSB SE KGaA had a gross margin of 60.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
KSB SE KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
KSB SE KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSB SE KGaA'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, KSB SE KGaA'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.
KSB SE KGaA Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KSB SE KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSB SE KGaA'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.
KSB SE KGaA (KSVRF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.64% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 59.86. Over the past decade, KSB SE KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.60 to 61.18. According to the industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #122 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 4.1%.
Is KSB SE KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
KSB SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 60.64% is near median its 10-year median of 59.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.60 to a high of 61.18. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. KSB SE KGaA's value of 60.64% is 126.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #122 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSB SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSB SE KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #122 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places KSB SE KGaA in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. KSB SE KGaA's value of 60.64% is 126.4% above this benchmark. Historically, KSB SE KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.60 to 61.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 59.86 vs. the industry median of 26.79, KSB SE KGaA 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. KSB SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 60.64% is 126.4% 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 KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSB SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 60.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 59.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSB SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
KSB SE KGaA (KSVRF) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.64%. The current Gross Margin % is 60.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 59.86 and 126.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. KSB SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 3 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 KSB SE KGaA (KSVRF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.64% 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.
KSB SE & Co KGaA is a German-based supplier of pumps, valves, and related services. Its operations are carried out in three segments, namely Pumps, Valves, and the KSB SupremeServ segment, which comprises the spare parts business for pumps and valves. Maximum revenue is generated from the Pumps segment, which offers single and multistage pumps, submersible pumps, and associated control and drive systems. The company's pumps are used in various applications where fluids need to be transported, as well as in other applications that belong to industry, building services, water engineering, wastewater engineering, energy supply, and mining, among other sectors. Geographically, it generates revenue from Germany, China, France, the USA, India, and other countries.
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