Sanlorenzo SpAMIL:SL -0.98%87 Gross Margin % is 74.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 70.99. GuruFocus rates MIL:SL with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €39.29 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sanlorenzo SpA ranks better than 99.31% 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
Sanlorenzo SpA had a gross margin of 74.72% 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.
Sanlorenzo SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sanlorenzo SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sanlorenzo 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.
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Sanlorenzo 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.
Sanlorenzo SpA Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sanlorenzo SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sanlorenzo 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.
Sanlorenzo SpA (MIL:SL) has a Gross Margin % of 74.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sanlorenzo SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.99. Over the past decade, Sanlorenzo SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.38 to 75.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Sanlorenzo SpA ranks #9 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Sanlorenzo SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Sanlorenzo SpA's current Gross Margin % of 74.72% is near median its 10-year median of 70.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 60.38 to a high of 75.12. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Sanlorenzo SpA's value of 74.72% is 276.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sanlorenzo SpA ranks #9 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sanlorenzo SpA has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sanlorenzo SpA's Gross Margin % compare to BC and THO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sanlorenzo SpA ranks #9 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sanlorenzo SpA in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Sanlorenzo SpA's value of 74.72% is 276.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Sanlorenzo SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 60.38 to 75.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.99 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Sanlorenzo 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. Sanlorenzo SpA's current Gross Margin % of 74.72% is 276.6% 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 Sanlorenzo 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. Sanlorenzo SpA's current Gross Margin % is 74.72%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sanlorenzo SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlorenzo SpA (MIL:SL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €39.29, compared to a current price of €36.24 — trading 7.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 74.72%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.99 and 276.6% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Sanlorenzo SpA's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 9 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 Sanlorenzo SpA (MIL:SL), the current Gross Margin % is 74.72% 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 Sanlorenzo SpA (MIL:SL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sanlorenzo SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €36.24 is trading 7.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €39.29.
GuruFocus considers Sanlorenzo SpA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:SL:
Gross Margin %: 74.72% (near median its 10-year median of 70.99)
GF Value™: €39.29 vs. price of €36.24 (7.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 276.6% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#9 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:SL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sanlorenzo SpA is engaged in developing, designing, and building motor yachts. The company operates in three segments: Yacht, Superyacht, Nautor Swan, and Blue game, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the Yacht segment that designs, manufactures, and markets composite yachts between 24 and 38 meters long, under the Sanlorenzo brand. Its manufacturing activities are carried out through shipyards located in Spezia, Ameglia, Viareggio, and Massa. The company's geographical segments are Italy, Europe (other countries), the United States, the Americas (other countries), Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa.
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