Espe SpAMIL:ESPE -1.32%14 Gross Margin % is 53.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 60.04. GuruFocus rates MIL:ESPE with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, Espe SpA ranks better than 92.98% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Espe SpA's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €32.22 Mil. Espe SpA's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €60.55 Mil. Therefore, Espe SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 53.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Espe SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:ESPE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.48 Med: 60.04 Max: 70.63
Current: 60.04
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Espe SpA was 70.63%. The lowest was 11.48%. And the median was 60.04%.
MIL:ESPE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.98% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs MIL:ESPE: 60.04
Espe SpA had a gross margin of 53.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Espe SpA was 0.00% per year.
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) 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
Espe SpA had a gross margin of 53.21% 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.
Espe SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Espe SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Espe SpA'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.
MIL:ESPE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Espe SpA'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.
Espe SpA Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Espe SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Espe SpA'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.
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a Gross Margin % of 53.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Espe SpA and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 60.04. Over the past decade, Espe SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.48 to 70.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #121 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 7%.
Is Espe SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Espe SpA's current Gross Margin % of 53.21% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 60.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.48 to a high of 70.63. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Espe SpA's value of 53.21% is 157% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #121 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Espe SpA has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Espe SpA's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Espe SpA ranks #121 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Espe SpA in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Espe SpA's value of 53.21% is 157% above this benchmark. Historically, Espe SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.48 to 70.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.04 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Espe SpA 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. Espe SpA's current Gross Margin % of 53.21% is 157% 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 Espe SpA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Espe SpA's current Gross Margin % is 53.21%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 60.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Espe SpA stock overvalued right now?
Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.21%. The current Gross Margin % is 53.21%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 60.04 and 157% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Espe SpA's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 7 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 Espe SpA (MIL:ESPE), the current Gross Margin % is 53.21% 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.
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