Indus Holding AG (MIL:1INH) Gross Margin %: 58.53% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MIL:1INH Indus Holding AG MIL:1INH
49 GF Score
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What is Indus Holding AG Gross Margin %?

Indus Holding AG MIL:1INH 49 Gross Margin % is 58.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 55.11. GuruFocus rates MIL:1INH with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 517 Conglomerates companies, Indus Holding AG ranks better than 90.14% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Indus Holding AG's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €258 Mil. Indus Holding AG's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €442 Mil. Therefore, Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 58.53%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

MIL:1INH' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 53.51   Med: 55.11   Max: 56.94
Current: 56.94


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Indus Holding AG was 56.94%. The lowest was 53.51%. And the median was 55.11%.

MIL:1INH's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
90.14% of 517 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98 vs MIL:1INH: 56.94

Indus Holding AG had a gross margin of 58.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Indus Holding AG was 0.80% per year.


Indus Holding AG  (MIL:1INH) 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

Indus Holding AG had a gross margin of 58.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.


Indus Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms


Indus Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Indus Holding 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.

Indus Holding AG Gross Margin % Chart

Indus Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Indus Holding AG Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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MIL:1INH vs HON, MMM: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Indus Holding 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.


Indus Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Indus Holding AG Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=986.3 / 1735.363
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1735.363 - 749.048) / 1735.363
=56.84 %

Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=258.5 / 441.622
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(441.622 - 183.133) / 441.622
=58.53 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 58.53% mean?
Indus Holding AG (MIL:1INH) has a Gross Margin % of 58.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Indus Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.11. Over the past decade, Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.51 to 56.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Indus Holding AG ranks #51 out of 517 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Indus Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.53% is near median its 10-year median of 55.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.51 to a high of 56.94. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Indus Holding AG's value of 58.53% is 125.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indus Holding AG ranks #51 out of 517 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Indus Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indus Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Indus Holding AG ranks #51 out of 517 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Indus Holding AG in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Indus Holding AG's value of 58.53% is 125.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Indus Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.51 to 56.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.11 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Indus Holding 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 517 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. Indus Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.53% is 125.3% 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 Indus Holding AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indus Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 58.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indus Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Holding AG (MIL:1INH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.00, compared to a current price of €25.75 — trading 3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.11 and 125.3% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Indus Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Indus Holding AG (MIL:1INH), the current Gross Margin % is 58.53% 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 Indus Holding AG (MIL:1INH) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indus Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €25.75 is trading 3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.00. GuruFocus considers Indus Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MIL:1INH:

  • Gross Margin %: 58.53% (near median its 10-year median of 55.11)
  • GF Value™: €25.00 vs. price of €25.75 (3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 49/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 125.3% above the Conglomerates median (#51 of 517)

No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1INH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Indus Holding AG Business Description

Address Kolner Strasse 32, Bergisch Gladbach, NW, DEU, 51429
Indus Holding AG is a holding company investing in small and midsize enterprises in German-speaking regions. The company has three segments namely: Engineering, Infrastructure and Materials Solutions. It derives maximum revenue from Materials Solutions Segment.
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