BeneteauSTU:3GD -1.36%75 Gross Margin % is 41.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 52.50. GuruFocus rates STU:3GD with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Beneteau ranks better than 92.46% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Beneteau's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €182.4 Mil. Beneteau's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €444.8 Mil. Therefore, Beneteau's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 41.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Beneteau's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:3GD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 48.27 Med: 52.5 Max: 53.91
Current: 48.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Beneteau was 53.91%. The lowest was 48.27%. And the median was 52.50%.
STU:3GD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.46% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs STU:3GD: 48.27
Beneteau had a gross margin of 41.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Beneteau was -0.20% per year.
Beneteau (STU:3GD) 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
Beneteau had a gross margin of 41.00% 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.
Beneteau Gross Margin % Related Terms
Beneteau Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beneteau'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.
STU:3GD vs BC, THO, PII: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Beneteau'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.
Beneteau Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Beneteau's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beneteau'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.
Beneteau (STU:3GD) has a Gross Margin % of 41.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Beneteau and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 52.50. Over the past decade, Beneteau's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.27 to 53.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Beneteau ranks #99 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 7.5%.
Is Beneteau's Gross Margin % too high?
Beneteau's current Gross Margin % of 41.00% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 52.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.27 to a high of 53.91. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Beneteau's value of 41.00% is 106.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beneteau ranks #99 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Beneteau has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beneteau's Gross Margin % compare to BC and THO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Beneteau ranks #99 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Beneteau in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Beneteau's value of 41.00% is 106.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Beneteau's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.27 to 53.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.50 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Beneteau 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. Beneteau's current Gross Margin % of 41.00% is 106.7% 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 Beneteau 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. Beneteau's current Gross Margin % is 41.00%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 52.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beneteau stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beneteau (STU:3GD) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.54, compared to a current price of €6.54 — trading 13.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.00%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 52.50 and 106.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Beneteau's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Beneteau (STU:3GD), the current Gross Margin % is 41.00% 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.
Is Beneteau (STU:3GD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beneteau stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.54 is trading 13.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.54.
GuruFocus considers Beneteau to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:3GD:
Gross Margin %: 41.00% (22% below median its 10-year median of 52.50)
GF Value™: €7.54 vs. price of €6.54 (13.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 106.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#99 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3GD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beneteau SA is a boat and housing manufacturer, domiciled in France. The company organises itself into two segments: boats and housing. The boats business, which contributes the majority of revenue, manufactures and markets boats. Beneteau produces both motor and sail boats, and derives revenue from France, Europe, and North America. The housing segment manufactures mobile homes for campsites and tour operators, and timber-frame homes. The housing business derives the vast majority of income domestically.
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