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SBF AGSTU:CY1K -0.33%81 Gross Margin % is 20.41% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 23.75. GuruFocus rates STU:CY1K with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.79 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 982 Transportation companies, SBF AG ranks better than 52.14% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. SBF AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €3.83 Mil. SBF AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €18.78 Mil. Therefore, SBF AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 20.41%.
Warning Sign:
SBF AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -16.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SBF AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:CY1K'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.51 Med: 23.75 Max: 57.66
Current: 21.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SBF AG was 57.66%. The lowest was 7.51%. And the median was 23.75%.
STU:CY1K's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.14% of 982
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs STU:CY1K: 21.32
SBF AG had a gross margin of 20.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SBF AG was -16.60% per year.
SBF AG (STU:CY1K) 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
SBF AG had a gross margin of 20.41% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
SBF AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
SBF AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SBF 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:CY1K vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, SBF 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.
SBF AG Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, SBF AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SBF 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.
SBF AG (STU:CY1K) has a Gross Margin % of 20.41% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SBF AG and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 23.75. Over the past decade, SBF AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 57.66. According to the industry distribution chart, SBF AG ranks #470 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is SBF AG's Gross Margin % too high?
SBF AG's current Gross Margin % of 20.41% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 23.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.51 to a high of 57.66. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. SBF AG's value of 20.41% is 0% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SBF AG ranks #470 out of 982 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SBF AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SBF AG's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, SBF AG ranks #470 out of 982 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SBF AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. SBF AG's value of 20.41% is 0% above this benchmark. Historically, SBF AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.51 to 57.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.75 vs. the industry median of 20.40, SBF 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 982 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. SBF AG's current Gross Margin % of 20.41% is 0% 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 SBF AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SBF AG's current Gross Margin % is 20.41%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 23.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SBF AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBF AG (STU:CY1K) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.79, compared to a current price of €3.03 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.41%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 23.75 and 0% above the Transportation industry median of 20.40. SBF AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 SBF AG (STU:CY1K), the current Gross Margin % is 20.41% 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 SBF AG (STU:CY1K) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SBF AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.03 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.79.
GuruFocus considers SBF AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:CY1K:
Gross Margin %: 20.41% (14% below median its 10-year median of 23.75)
GF Value™: €4.79 vs. price of €3.03 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% above the Transportation median (#470 of 982)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:CY1K stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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