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BMP Pharma Trading AGSTU:BMP 36 Gross Margin % is 50.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 50.00. GuruFocus rates STU:BMP with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 118 Medical Distribution companies, BMP Pharma Trading AG ranks better than 97.46% on this metric.
BMP Pharma Trading AG (STU:BMP) 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
BMP Pharma Trading AG had a gross margin of 50.00% 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.
BMP Pharma Trading AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
BMP Pharma Trading AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BMP Pharma Trading 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.
STU:BMP vs MCK, COR, CAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Distribution subindustry, BMP Pharma Trading 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.
BMP Pharma Trading AG Gross Margin % vs Medical Distribution Industry
For the Medical Distribution industry and Healthcare sector, BMP Pharma Trading AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BMP Pharma Trading 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.
BMP Pharma Trading AG (STU:BMP) has a Gross Margin % of 50.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BMP Pharma Trading AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.00. According to the industry distribution chart, BMP Pharma Trading AG ranks #3 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is BMP Pharma Trading AG's Gross Margin % too high?
BMP Pharma Trading AG's current Gross Margin % of 50.00% is near median its 10-year median of 50.00. The Medical Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. BMP Pharma Trading AG's value of 50.00% is 235.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BMP Pharma Trading AG ranks #3 out of 118 companies in the Medical Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BMP Pharma Trading AG has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BMP Pharma Trading AG's Gross Margin % compare to MCK and COR?
According to the Medical Distribution industry distribution chart, BMP Pharma Trading AG ranks #3 out of 118 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BMP Pharma Trading AG in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 14.90. BMP Pharma Trading AG's value of 50.00% is 235.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 50.00 vs. the industry median of 14.90, BMP Pharma Trading 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 a Medical Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Distribution companies is 14.90, based on 118 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. BMP Pharma Trading AG's current Gross Margin % of 50.00% is 235.6% 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 BMP Pharma Trading AG and its competitors. For the Medical Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 14.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BMP Pharma Trading AG's current Gross Margin % is 50.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BMP Pharma Trading AG stock overvalued right now?
BMP Pharma Trading AG (STU:BMP) has a current Gross Margin % of 50.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 50.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.00 and 235.6% above the Medical Distribution industry median of 14.90. BMP Pharma Trading AG's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 BMP Pharma Trading AG (STU:BMP), the current Gross Margin % is 50.00% 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.
BMP Pharma Trading AG is a German company engaged in trading of pharmaceutical raw materials, food supplement products, and veterinary raw materials. The services offered by the company include development of microbial processes, Transfer of biotechnological processes, Contract production of biotechnologically and biocatalysts and development of chiral syntheses.
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