MEX:HEIN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.46% of 398
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.19
vs MEX:HEIN: 64.21
Heidelberg Materials AG had a gross margin of 65.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Heidelberg Materials AG was 0.80% per year.
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) 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
Heidelberg Materials AG had a gross margin of 65.44% 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Heidelberg Materials 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.
MEX:HEIN vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Heidelberg Materials 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Heidelberg Materials AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberg Materials 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.
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a Gross Margin % of 65.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.23. Over the past decade, Heidelberg Materials AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.92 to 64.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #34 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 8.5%.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Heidelberg Materials AG's current Gross Margin % of 65.44% is near median its 10-year median of 61.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 58.92 to a high of 64.21. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 65.44% is 149.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #34 out of 398 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heidelberg Materials AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberg Materials AG's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Heidelberg Materials AG ranks #34 out of 398 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Heidelberg Materials AG in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.19. Heidelberg Materials AG's value of 65.44% is 149.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Heidelberg Materials AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 58.92 to 64.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.23 vs. the industry median of 26.19, Heidelberg Materials 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.19, based on 398 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. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Gross Margin % of 65.44% is 149.9% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.19 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberg Materials AG's current Gross Margin % is 65.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberg Materials AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) has a current Gross Margin % of 65.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,581.70, compared to a current price of MXN4,456.48 — trading 72.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.23 and 149.9% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.19. Heidelberg Materials AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN), the current Gross Margin % is 65.44% 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 Heidelberg Materials AG (MEX:HEIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberg Materials AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN4,456.48 is trading 72.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,581.70.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HEIN:
Gross Margin %: 65.44% (near median its 10-year median of 61.23)
GF Value™: MXN2,581.70 vs. price of MXN4,456.48 (72.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.9% above the Building Materials median (#34 of 398)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HEIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest building materials companies, with operations in 60 countries. Its core activities include the production of cement and aggregates, which are used to construct houses, infrastructure, and commercial facilities. The sale of cement and aggregates accounts for the majority of group revenue and profits. Europe is the company's largest market contributing nearly half of group sales. Heidelberg Materials is listed in Germany and has 55,000 employees.
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