Gefran SpAMIL:GE 76 Gross Margin % is 73.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 68.35. GuruFocus rates MIL:GE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.71 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Gefran SpA ranks better than 97.27% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Gefran SpA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €26.8 Mil. Gefran SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €36.3 Mil. Therefore, Gefran SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 73.66%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gefran SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:GE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 64.31 Med: 68.35 Max: 71.74
Current: 71.45
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gefran SpA was 71.74%. The lowest was 64.31%. And the median was 68.35%.
MIL:GE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.27% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs MIL:GE: 71.45
Gefran SpA had a gross margin of 73.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gefran SpA was 1.60% per year.
Gefran SpA (MIL:GE) 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
Gefran SpA had a gross margin of 73.66% 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.
Gefran SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gefran SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gefran 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:GE vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Gefran 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.
Gefran SpA Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Gefran SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gefran 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.
Gefran SpA (MIL:GE) has a Gross Margin % of 73.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gefran SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 68.35. Over the past decade, Gefran SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.31 to 71.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #67 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Gefran SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Gefran SpA's current Gross Margin % of 73.66% is near median its 10-year median of 68.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 64.31 to a high of 71.74. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Gefran SpA's value of 73.66% is 199.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #67 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gefran SpA has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gefran SpA's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Gefran SpA ranks #67 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gefran SpA in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Gefran SpA's value of 73.66% is 199.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gefran SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 64.31 to 71.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 68.35 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Gefran 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. Gefran SpA's current Gross Margin % of 73.66% is 199.9% 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 Gefran 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. Gefran SpA's current Gross Margin % is 73.66%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 68.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gefran SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gefran SpA (MIL:GE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.71, compared to a current price of €10.60 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.66%, which is near median its 10-year median of 68.35 and 199.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Gefran SpA's overall GF Score™ is 76/100. 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 Gefran SpA (MIL:GE), the current Gross Margin % is 73.66% 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 Gefran SpA (MIL:GE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gefran SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €10.60 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.71.
GuruFocus considers Gefran SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:GE:
Gross Margin %: 73.66% (near median its 10-year median of 68.35)
GF Value™: €9.71 vs. price of €10.60 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 199.9% above the Hardware median (#67 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:GE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gefran SpA operates in two business divisions namely, industrial sensors, and automation components. The sensors business offers a complete for measuring four physical parameters position, pressure, force, and temperature. The automation components business is divided into three product lines: instrumentation, power controllers, and automation platforms. It generates the majority of the revenue from sensors. Geographically, the company has presence in Italy, the European Union, Europe non-EU, North America, South America, Asia, and the Rest of the World.
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