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Fincantieri SpAMIL:FCT +0.24%51 Gross Margin % is 22.91% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 22.47. GuruFocus rates MIL:FCT with a GF Score™ of 51/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, Fincantieri SpA ranks worse than 57.39% 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
Fincantieri SpA had a gross margin of 22.91% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Fincantieri SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fincantieri SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fincantieri 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:FCT vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Fincantieri 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.
Fincantieri SpA Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Fincantieri SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fincantieri 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.
Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT) has a Gross Margin % of 22.91% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fincantieri SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.47. Over the past decade, Fincantieri SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.24 to 24.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #198 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 57.4%.
Is Fincantieri SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Fincantieri SpA's current Gross Margin % of 22.91% is near median its 10-year median of 22.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.24 to a high of 24.30. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.86. Fincantieri SpA's value of 22.91% is 14.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #198 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Fincantieri SpA has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fincantieri SpA's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #198 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fincantieri SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.86. Fincantieri SpA's value of 22.91% is 14.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Fincantieri SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.24 to 24.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.47 vs. the industry median of 26.86, Fincantieri SpA 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.86, based on 345 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. Fincantieri SpA's current Gross Margin % of 22.91% is 14.7% 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 Fincantieri SpA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fincantieri SpA's current Gross Margin % is 22.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fincantieri SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.01, compared to a current price of €12.78 — trading 112.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.47 and 14.7% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.86. Fincantieri SpA's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT), the current Gross Margin % is 22.91% as of Jun. 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 Fincantieri SpA (MIL:FCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fincantieri SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.78 is trading 112.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.01.
GuruFocus considers Fincantieri SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:FCT:
Gross Margin %: 22.91% (near median its 10-year median of 22.47)
GF Value™: €6.01 vs. price of €12.78 (112.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#198 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:FCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fincantieri is one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups, operating across the defense, commercial, and specialized maritime sectors. The company designs and builds a wide range of vessels, including cruise ships, naval combatants, submarines, and offshore and specialized ships. It also provides lifecycle support and system integration services. Fincantieri is organized into four main divisions—shipbuilding; equipment, systems, and infrastructure; offshore and specialized vessels; and underwater systems—covering the full spectrum of defense and commercial shipbuilding.
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