thyssenkrupp AGMIL:1TKA -6.91%50 Gross Margin % is 13.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 12.07. GuruFocus rates MIL:1TKA with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.27 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, thyssenkrupp AG ranks worse than 86.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for thyssenkrupp AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:1TKA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.99 Med: 12.07 Max: 17.31
Current: 11.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of thyssenkrupp AG was 17.31%. The lowest was -0.99%. And the median was 12.07%.
MIL:1TKA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.11% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs MIL:1TKA: 11.41
thyssenkrupp AG had a gross margin of 13.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for thyssenkrupp AG was 0.00% per year.
thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) 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
thyssenkrupp AG had a gross margin of 13.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
thyssenkrupp AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
thyssenkrupp AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for thyssenkrupp 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 Conglomerates subindustry, thyssenkrupp 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.
thyssenkrupp AG Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, thyssenkrupp AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where thyssenkrupp 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.
thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) has a Gross Margin % of 13.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.07. According to the industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #440 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 86.1%.
Is thyssenkrupp AG's Gross Margin % too high?
thyssenkrupp AG's current Gross Margin % of 13.02% is near median its 10-year median of 12.07. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 13.02% is 49.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #440 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, thyssenkrupp AG has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does thyssenkrupp AG's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, thyssenkrupp AG ranks #440 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places thyssenkrupp AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. thyssenkrupp AG's value of 13.02% is 49.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.07 vs. the industry median of 25.96, thyssenkrupp 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. thyssenkrupp AG's current Gross Margin % of 13.02% is 49.8% 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 thyssenkrupp AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. thyssenkrupp AG's current Gross Margin % is 13.02%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is thyssenkrupp AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.27, compared to a current price of €10.30 — trading 141.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.02%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.07 and 49.8% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. thyssenkrupp AG's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA), the current Gross Margin % is 13.02% 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 thyssenkrupp AG (MIL:1TKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, thyssenkrupp AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.30 is trading 141.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.27.
GuruFocus considers thyssenkrupp AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:1TKA:
Gross Margin %: 13.02% (near median its 10-year median of 12.07)
GF Value™: €4.27 vs. price of €10.30 (141.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.8% below the Conglomerates median (#440 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:1TKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
thyssenkrupp AG is a diversified industrial group with steel operations and capital goods and services businesses. Its segment includes Materials Services, Decarbon Technologies, Automotive Technology, Steel Europe, and Marine Systems. Automotive Technology is one of the German suppliers and engineering partners to the international automotive industry. Decarbon Technologies covers the businesses of Rothe Erde, Uhde, Polysius, and the majority investment in thyssenkrupp Nucera. Material Services includes the distribution of mill-independent materials, distributors, and services. Steel Europe concentrates on the market for high-quality flat carbon steel. Marine Systems is a supplier for submarine and surface vessel construction. it generates the majority of Revenue from Materials Services.
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