LU-VE SpAMIL:LUVE -1.24%74 Gross Margin % is 51.58% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 47.21. GuruFocus rates MIL:LUVE with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €30.28 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, LU-VE SpA ranks better than 89.1% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. LU-VE SpA's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €79.0 Mil. LU-VE SpA's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €153.1 Mil. Therefore, LU-VE SpA's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 51.58%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LU-VE SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MIL:LUVE'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.86 Med: 47.21 Max: 50.49
Current: 50.04
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of LU-VE SpA was 50.49%. The lowest was 43.86%. And the median was 47.21%.
MIL:LUVE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.1% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs MIL:LUVE: 50.04
LU-VE SpA had a gross margin of 51.58% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LU-VE SpA was 1.80% per year.
LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) 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
LU-VE SpA had a gross margin of 51.58% 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.
LU-VE SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
LU-VE SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LU-VE 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:LUVE vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, LU-VE 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.
LU-VE SpA Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, LU-VE SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LU-VE 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.
LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) has a Gross Margin % of 51.58% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LU-VE SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.21. Over the past decade, LU-VE SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.86 to 50.49. According to the industry distribution chart, LU-VE SpA ranks #188 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.9%.
Is LU-VE SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
LU-VE SpA's current Gross Margin % of 51.58% is near median its 10-year median of 47.21. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.86 to a high of 50.49. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. LU-VE SpA's value of 51.58% is 149.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LU-VE SpA ranks #188 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LU-VE SpA has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LU-VE SpA's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, LU-VE SpA ranks #188 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LU-VE SpA in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. LU-VE SpA's value of 51.58% is 149.1% above this benchmark. Historically, LU-VE SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.86 to 50.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.21 vs. the industry median of 20.71, LU-VE 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. LU-VE SpA's current Gross Margin % of 51.58% is 149.1% 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 LU-VE 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. LU-VE SpA's current Gross Margin % is 51.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.21. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LU-VE SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €30.28, compared to a current price of €63.90 — trading 111% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.21 and 149.1% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. LU-VE SpA's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 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 LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE), the current Gross Margin % is 51.58% 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 LU-VE SpA (MIL:LUVE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LU-VE SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €63.90 is trading 111% above its estimated GF Value™ of €30.28.
GuruFocus considers LU-VE SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:LUVE:
Gross Margin %: 51.58% (near median its 10-year median of 47.21)
GF Value™: €30.28 vs. price of €63.90 (111% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.1% above the Construction median (#188 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:LUVE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LU-VE SpA is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of heat exchangers and air-cooled equipment. Its product portfolio includes air-cooled heat exchangers, air-cooled equipment such as unit coolers, condensers, gas coolers and liquid coolers, and glass doors for refrigerated cabinets and display cases. The company operates through two segments: SBU Cooling Systems, which includes air-cooled equipment, and SBU Components, which includes heat exchangers and special glass doors. The SBU Cooling Systems segment generates the majority of revenue. Its products are used across key sectors including refrigeration, air conditioning, special applications, and industrial cooling. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Italy.
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