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Fractal Gaming Group ABSTU:5HS +0.32%70 Gross Margin % is 41.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 38.55. GuruFocus rates STU:5HS with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.94 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,455 Hardware companies, Fractal Gaming Group AB ranks better than 75.15% on this metric.
STU:5HS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.15% of 2455
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs STU:5HS: 38.99
Fractal Gaming Group AB had a gross margin of 41.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fractal Gaming Group AB was 2.20% per year.
Fractal Gaming Group AB (STU:5HS) 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
Fractal Gaming Group AB had a gross margin of 41.91% 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.
Fractal Gaming Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fractal Gaming Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:5HS vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Fractal Gaming Group AB'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.
Fractal Gaming Group AB Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fractal Gaming Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fractal Gaming Group AB'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.
Fractal Gaming Group AB (STU:5HS) has a Gross Margin % of 41.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fractal Gaming Group AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.55. Over the past decade, Fractal Gaming Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.90 to 42.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Fractal Gaming Group AB ranks #610 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is Fractal Gaming Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Fractal Gaming Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 41.91% is near median its 10-year median of 38.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.90 to a high of 42.09. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Fractal Gaming Group AB's value of 41.91% is 70.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fractal Gaming Group AB ranks #610 out of 2455 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fractal Gaming Group AB has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fractal Gaming Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fractal Gaming Group AB ranks #610 out of 2455 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fractal Gaming Group AB in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Fractal Gaming Group AB's value of 41.91% is 70.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fractal Gaming Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.90 to 42.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.55 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Fractal Gaming Group AB 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,455 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. Fractal Gaming Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 41.91% is 70.9% 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 Fractal Gaming Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fractal Gaming Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 41.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fractal Gaming Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fractal Gaming Group AB (STU:5HS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.94, compared to a current price of €1.24 — trading 57.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.55 and 70.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Fractal Gaming Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 3 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 Fractal Gaming Group AB (STU:5HS), the current Gross Margin % is 41.91% 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 Fractal Gaming Group AB (STU:5HS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fractal Gaming Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.24 is trading 57.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.94.
GuruFocus considers Fractal Gaming Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:5HS:
Gross Margin %: 41.91% (near median its 10-year median of 38.55)
GF Value™: €2.94 vs. price of €1.24 (57.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.9% above the Hardware median (#610 of 2455)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:5HS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fractal Gaming Group AB gaming hardware company based in Gothenburg, Sweden. It offers PC gaming products through retail and distribution partners around the globe. The product segments used are Computer cases and Other products. Computer cases includes the sale of computer cases, mainly within the market's premium segment aimed at gamers. Other products include the sale of power supplies, gaming headsets, gaming chairs, cooling products and fans. The majority of revenue comes from Chassis. The company has presence in Sweden, Germany, USA, Americas excluding USA, EMEA excluding Sweden and Germany, APAC & Other.
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