SSUP (Superior Industries International) Gross Margin %: -10.32% (As of Jun. 2025)


What is Superior Industries International Gross Margin %?

Superior Industries International SSUP Gross Margin % is -10.32% as of Jun. 2025. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Superior Industries International's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was $-21 Mil. Superior Industries International's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2025 was $208 Mil. Therefore, Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was -10.32%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

SSUP' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.51   Med: 9.01   Max: 11.77
Current: 4.51

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Superior Industries International was 11.77%. The lowest was 4.51%. And the median was 9.01%.

SSUP's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Vehicles & Parts industry.
Industry Median: 19.84 vs SSUP: 4.51

Superior Industries International had a gross margin of -10.32% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Superior Industries International was 4.00% per year.

Superior Industries International  (NYSE:SSUP) 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

Superior Industries International had a gross margin of -10.32% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable 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.

Superior Industries International Gross Margin % Related Terms

Superior Industries International Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Superior Industries International'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.

Superior Industries International Gross Margin % Chart

Superior Industries International Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin %
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Superior Industries International Quarterly Data
Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25
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SSUP vs FFLO, CREV, OMTK: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Auto Parts subindustry, Superior Industries International'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.

Superior Industries International Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry

For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % falls into.


Superior Industries International Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Superior Industries International's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=110.5 / 1267.344
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1267.344 - 1156.81) / 1267.344
=8.72 %

Superior Industries International's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=-21.4 / 207.897
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(207.897 - 229.345) / 207.897
=-10.32 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of -10.32% mean?
Superior Industries International (SSUP) has a Gross Margin % of -10.32% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Superior Industries International and its competitors. Over the past decade, Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.51 to 11.77.
Is Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % too high?
Superior Industries International's current Gross Margin % is -10.32%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.51 to a high of 11.77.
How does Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % compare to FFLO and CREV?
Superior Industries International's Gross Margin % of -10.32% can be compared against companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Historically, Superior Industries International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.51 to 11.77 over the past decade. 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. 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 Superior Industries International 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. Superior Industries International's current Gross Margin % is -10.32%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Superior Industries International stock overvalued right now?
Superior Industries International (SSUP) has a current Gross Margin % of -10.32%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.76, compared to a current price of $0.08 — trading 97% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -10.32%. 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 Superior Industries International (SSUP), the current Gross Margin % is -10.32% as of Jun. 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.

Superior Industries International Business Description

Address 26600 Telegraph Road, Suite 400, Southfield, MI, USA, 48033
Superior Industries International Inc is engaged in the design and manufacture of aluminum wheels for sale to OEMs in North America and Europe and to the aftermarket in Europe. The company's OEM aluminum wheels are sold for factory installation on vehicle models manufactured by BMW (including Mini), Daimler (Mercedes-Benz, AMG, Smart), Ford, GM, Honda, Jaguar-Land Rover, Lucid Motors, Mazda, Nissan, PSA, Renault, Stellantis, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, VW Group (Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Porsche, Bentley) and Volvo. It sells aluminum wheels to the European aftermarket under the brands ATS, RIAL, ALUTEC, and ANZIO. Geographically, Company's reportable segments are North America and Europe. Key revenue is generated from North America.