SBE-Varvit SpAMIL:VARV 21 Gross Margin % is 60.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 54.29. GuruFocus rates MIL:VARV with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,991 Industrial Products companies, SBE-Varvit SpA ranks better than 93.95% 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
SBE-Varvit SpA had a gross margin of 60.87% 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.
SBE-Varvit SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
SBE-Varvit SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBE-Varvit 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:VARV vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SBE-Varvit 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.
SBE-Varvit SpA Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SBE-Varvit SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBE-Varvit 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.
SBE-Varvit SpA (MIL:VARV) has a Gross Margin % of 60.87% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SBE-Varvit SpA and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 54.29. Over the past decade, SBE-Varvit SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.44 to 57.11. According to the industry distribution chart, SBE-Varvit SpA ranks #181 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 6.1%.
Is SBE-Varvit SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
SBE-Varvit SpA's current Gross Margin % of 60.87% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 54.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.44 to a high of 57.11. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. SBE-Varvit SpA's value of 60.87% is 127% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBE-Varvit SpA ranks #181 out of 2991 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SBE-Varvit SpA has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBE-Varvit SpA's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SBE-Varvit SpA ranks #181 out of 2991 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SBE-Varvit SpA in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. SBE-Varvit SpA's value of 60.87% is 127% above this benchmark. Historically, SBE-Varvit SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.44 to 57.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.29 vs. the industry median of 26.81, SBE-Varvit 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,991 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. SBE-Varvit SpA's current Gross Margin % of 60.87% is 127% 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 SBE-Varvit SpA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBE-Varvit SpA's current Gross Margin % is 60.87%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 54.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBE-Varvit SpA stock overvalued right now?
SBE-Varvit SpA (MIL:VARV) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.87%. The current Gross Margin % is 60.87%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 54.29 and 127% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. SBE-Varvit SpA's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 1 warning sign 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 SBE-Varvit SpA (MIL:VARV), the current Gross Margin % is 60.87% 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.
SBE-Varvit SpA is a company involved in the production of fasteners and mechanical fastening joints of fundamental importance for many industrial sectors. It serves various sectors by offering products including screws, nuts, and cold-pressed products, of which a majority are manufactured internally, at its fully verticalized production facilities. The company operates in a single segment, which is the production and sale of screws, bolts, and other mechanical components. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Italy and the rest from the United States, Germany, Spain, France, and other countries.
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