Fae Technology SpAMIL:FAE -1.03%75 Gross Margin % is 49.23% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 38.68. GuruFocus rates MIL:FAE with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.96 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Fae Technology SpA ranks better than 79.3% on this metric.
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
Fae Technology SpA had a gross margin of 49.23% 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.
Fae Technology SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fae Technology SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fae Technology 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:FAE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Fae Technology 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.
Fae Technology SpA Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fae Technology SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fae Technology 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.
Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) has a Gross Margin % of 49.23% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fae Technology SpA and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 38.68. Over the past decade, Fae Technology SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.69 to 42.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #508 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 20.7%.
Is Fae Technology SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Fae Technology SpA's current Gross Margin % of 49.23% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 38.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.69 to a high of 42.07. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Fae Technology SpA's value of 49.23% is 100.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #508 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fae Technology SpA has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fae Technology SpA's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fae Technology SpA ranks #508 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fae Technology SpA in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Fae Technology SpA's value of 49.23% is 100.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Fae Technology SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.69 to 42.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.68 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Fae Technology 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Fae Technology SpA's current Gross Margin % of 49.23% is 100.4% 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 Fae Technology SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fae Technology SpA's current Gross Margin % is 49.23%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 38.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fae Technology SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.96, compared to a current price of €3.83 — trading 29.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.23%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 38.68 and 100.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Fae Technology SpA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 8 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 Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE), the current Gross Margin % is 49.23% 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 Fae Technology SpA (MIL:FAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fae Technology SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.83 is trading 29.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.96.
GuruFocus considers Fae Technology SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FAE:
Gross Margin %: 49.23% (27% above median its 10-year median of 38.68)
GF Value™: €2.96 vs. price of €3.83 (29.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 100.4% above the Hardware median (#508 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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