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Gurktaler AGLTS:0QSC -5.19%64 Gross Margin % is 39.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 28.46. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QSC with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €10.68. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 203 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Gurktaler AG ranks worse than 81.77% on this metric.
Gurktaler AG (LTS:0QSC) 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
Gurktaler AG had a gross margin of 39.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Gurktaler AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gurktaler AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gurktaler 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.
For the Beverages - Brewers subindustry, Gurktaler 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.
Gurktaler AG Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Gurktaler AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gurktaler 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.
Gurktaler AG (LTS:0QSC) has a Gross Margin % of 39.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gurktaler AG and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 28.46. Over the past decade, Gurktaler AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.73 to 30.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Gurktaler AG ranks #166 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is Gurktaler AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Gurktaler AG's current Gross Margin % of 39.09% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 28.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.73 to a high of 30.68. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.23. Gurktaler AG's value of 39.09% is 7.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gurktaler AG ranks #166 out of 203 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Gurktaler AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gurktaler AG's Gross Margin % compare to STZ and TAP?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Gurktaler AG ranks #166 out of 203 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gurktaler AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.23. Gurktaler AG's value of 39.09% is 7.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Gurktaler AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.73 to 30.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.46 vs. the industry median of 42.23, Gurktaler 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.23, based on 203 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. Gurktaler AG's current Gross Margin % of 39.09% is 7.4% 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 Gurktaler AG and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gurktaler AG's current Gross Margin % is 39.09%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 28.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gurktaler AG stock overvalued right now?
Gurktaler AG (LTS:0QSC) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.68, compared to a current price of €12.80 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.09%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 28.46 and 7.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.23. Gurktaler AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Gurktaler AG (LTS:0QSC), the current Gross Margin % is 39.09% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Gurktaler AG (LTS:0QSC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gurktaler AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.80 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.68.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QSC:
Gross Margin %: 39.09% (37% above median its 10-year median of 28.46)
GF Value™: €10.68 vs. price of €12.80 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% below the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#166 of 203)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QSC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gurktaler AG operates in the beverage industry. It is engaged in the production of herbal liqueurs. The company has structured its operations into the following business divisions - Leasing and operation of herbal spirits companies and Investments in the herbal liquor companies.
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