Novamarine SpAMIL:NOVA +1.11%17 Gross Margin % is 56.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 37.48. GuruFocus rates MIL:NOVA with a GF Score™ of 17/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Novamarine SpA ranks better than 98.63% 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
Novamarine SpA had a gross margin of 56.02% 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.
Novamarine SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Novamarine SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Novamarine 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:NOVA vs BC, THO, PII: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Novamarine 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.
Novamarine SpA Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Novamarine SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Novamarine 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.
Novamarine SpA (MIL:NOVA) has a Gross Margin % of 56.02% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Novamarine SpA and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 37.48. Over the past decade, Novamarine SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.67 to 67.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Novamarine SpA ranks #18 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.4%.
Is Novamarine SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Novamarine SpA's current Gross Margin % of 56.02% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 37.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.67 to a high of 67.09. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Novamarine SpA's value of 56.02% is 182.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Novamarine SpA ranks #18 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Novamarine SpA has a GF Score™ of 17/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Novamarine SpA's Gross Margin % compare to BC and THO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Novamarine SpA ranks #18 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Novamarine SpA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Novamarine SpA's value of 56.02% is 182.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Novamarine SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.67 to 67.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.48 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Novamarine 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. Novamarine SpA's current Gross Margin % of 56.02% is 182.4% 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 Novamarine SpA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Novamarine SpA's current Gross Margin % is 56.02%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 37.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Novamarine SpA stock overvalued right now?
Novamarine SpA (MIL:NOVA) has a current Gross Margin % of 56.02%. The current Gross Margin % is 56.02%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 37.48 and 182.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Novamarine SpA's overall GF Score™ is 17/100 with 2 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 Novamarine SpA (MIL:NOVA), the current Gross Margin % is 56.02% 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.
Novamarine SpA is a company active in the design, production and marketing of high-performance pleasure boats in the pleasure and professional segments.
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