Rational AGRTLLF +1.65%93 Gross Margin % is 57.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 58.86. GuruFocus rates RTLLF with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of $885.65 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Rational AG ranks better than 94.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Rational AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RTLLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.05 Med: 58.86 Max: 61.8
Current: 58.65
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Rational AG was 61.80%. The lowest was 55.05%. And the median was 58.86%.
RTLLF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.84% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs RTLLF: 58.65
Rational AG had a gross margin of 57.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Rational AG was 1.60% per year.
Rational AG (OTCPK:RTLLF) 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
Rational AG had a gross margin of 57.64% 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.
Rational AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Rational AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rational AG'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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rational AG'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.
Rational AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rational AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rational AG'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.
Rational AG (RTLLF) has a Gross Margin % of 57.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Rational AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.86. Over the past decade, Rational AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.05 to 61.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #155 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Rational AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Rational AG's current Gross Margin % of 57.64% is near median its 10-year median of 58.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.05 to a high of 61.80. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Rational AG's value of 57.64% is 115.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #155 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Rational AG has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rational AG's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #155 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Rational AG in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Rational AG's value of 57.64% is 115.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Rational AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.05 to 61.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.86 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Rational AG 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 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Rational AG's current Gross Margin % of 57.64% is 115.2% 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 Rational AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rational AG's current Gross Margin % is 57.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rational AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG (RTLLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $885.65, compared to a current price of $746.43 — trading 15.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.86 and 115.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Rational AG's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Rational AG (RTLLF), the current Gross Margin % is 57.64% 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 Rational AG (RTLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $746.43 is trading 15.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $885.65.
GuruFocus considers Rational AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RTLLF:
Gross Margin %: 57.64% (near median its 10-year median of 58.86)
GF Value™: $885.65 vs. price of $746.43 (15.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.2% above the Industrial Products median (#155 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rational specializes in manufacturing automated multifunctional ovens for professional kitchens that replace conventional cooking appliances such as a stove, grill, and oven. Rational has produced over 1 million combi-steamers since its first combi-steamer in 1976, which are used to prepare 160 million food dishes daily. Approximately 72% of group revenue is generated from the sale of cooking appliances, mostly the iCombi Pro that was launched in May 2020 and its predecessor product. Rational has a presence in over 120 countries. The majority of revenue is earned in Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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