WASGAU Produktions & Handel AGLTS:0FBO 69 Gross Margin % is 37.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 35.72. GuruFocus rates LTS:0FBO with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.17. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 303 Retail - Defensive companies, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks better than 82.84% on this metric.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (LTS:0FBO) 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
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG had a gross margin of 37.34% 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
WASGAU Produktions & Handel 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Gross Margin % Chart
LTS:0FBO vs SYY, USFD, PFGC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Food Distribution subindustry, WASGAU Produktions & Handel 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WASGAU Produktions & Handel 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.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (LTS:0FBO) has a Gross Margin % of 37.34% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.72. Over the past decade, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.50 to 37.29. According to the industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #52 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Gross Margin % too high?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Gross Margin % of 37.34% is near median its 10-year median of 35.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.50 to a high of 37.29. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 37.34% is 55.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #52 out of 303 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG has a GF Score™ of 69/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's Gross Margin % compare to SYY and USFD?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG ranks #52 out of 303 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's value of 37.34% is 55.1% above this benchmark. Historically, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.50 to 37.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.72 vs. the industry median of 24.08, WASGAU Produktions & Handel 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 303 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. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Gross Margin % of 37.34% is 55.1% 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's current Gross Margin % is 37.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock overvalued right now?
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (LTS:0FBO) has a current Gross Margin % of 37.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.17, compared to a current price of €5.25 — trading 14.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.72 and 55.1% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 5 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (LTS:0FBO), the current Gross Margin % is 37.34% 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 WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG (LTS:0FBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.25 is trading 14.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.17.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0FBO:
Gross Margin %: 37.34% (near median its 10-year median of 35.72)
GF Value™: €6.17 vs. price of €5.25 (14.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.1% above the Retail - Defensive median (#52 of 303)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0FBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG Business Description
WASGAU Produktions & Handel AG is an independent food retailer in Germany. It also provides cakes, sweet pastries, cold and hot snacks, and breads and rolls under the WASGAU bakery brand.
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