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Kapsch TrafficCom AGLTS:0GTO 62 Gross Margin % is 7.07% as of Sep. 2025, which is 65% below its 10-year median of 19.99. GuruFocus rates LTS:0GTO with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.49 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,722 Construction companies, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks worse than 78.22% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0GTO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3 Med: 19.99 Max: 34.42
Current: 10.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kapsch TrafficCom AG was 34.42%. The lowest was 2.30%. And the median was 19.99%.
LTS:0GTO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.22% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs LTS:0GTO: 10.85
Kapsch TrafficCom AG had a gross margin of 7.07% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kapsch TrafficCom AG was 8.60% per year.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) 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
Kapsch TrafficCom AG had a gross margin of 7.07% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kapsch TrafficCom 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Kapsch TrafficCom 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kapsch TrafficCom 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.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) has a Gross Margin % of 7.07% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. This is 65% below median its historical median of 19.99. Over the past decade, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.30 to 34.42. According to the industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1347 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 78.2%.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Gross Margin % of 7.07% is 65% below median its 10-year median of 19.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 34.42. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's value of 7.07% is 65.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1347 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kapsch TrafficCom AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kapsch TrafficCom AG's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kapsch TrafficCom AG ranks #1347 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kapsch TrafficCom AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's value of 7.07% is 65.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Kapsch TrafficCom AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.30 to 34.42 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.99 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Kapsch TrafficCom 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,722 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. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Gross Margin % of 7.07% is 65.9% 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kapsch TrafficCom AG's current Gross Margin % is 7.07%, which is 65% below median its own 10-year median of 19.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.49, compared to a current price of €5.16 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.07%, which is 65% below median its 10-year median of 19.99 and 65.9% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. Kapsch TrafficCom AG'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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO), the current Gross Margin % is 7.07% as of Sep. 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 Kapsch TrafficCom AG (LTS:0GTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kapsch TrafficCom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.16 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €6.49.
GuruFocus considers Kapsch TrafficCom AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0GTO:
Gross Margin %: 7.07% (65% below median its 10-year median of 19.99)
GF Value™: €6.49 vs. price of €5.16 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.9% below the Construction median (#1347 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0GTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kapsch TrafficCom AG is an Austria-based company which provides intelligent transportation systems (ITS). The company's operating segment includes Tolling and Traffic Management. It generates maximum revenue from the Tolling segment. Tolling segment comprises activities relating to the implementation and the technical and commercial operation of toll collection systems. Traffic Management segment primarily comprises activities relating to the implementation and operation of systems and solutions for controlling traffic and mobility behavior, as well as the relating components business. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Europe, Middle East, Africa and also has presence in Austria, Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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