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Groupe TeraSTU:GT2 -0.70%37 Gross Margin % is 16.01% as of Dec. 2025, which is 69% below its 10-year median of 50.83. GuruFocus rates STU:GT2 with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Groupe Tera ranks better than 78.43% on this metric.
Groupe Tera SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Groupe Tera's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:GT2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.16 Med: 50.83 Max: 93.32
Current: 41.16
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Groupe Tera was 93.32%. The lowest was 41.16%. And the median was 50.83%.
STU:GT2's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.43% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.49
vs STU:GT2: 41.16
Groupe Tera had a gross margin of 16.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Groupe Tera was -3.70% per year.
Groupe Tera (STU:GT2) 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
Groupe Tera had a gross margin of 16.01% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Groupe Tera Gross Margin % Related Terms
Groupe Tera Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Groupe Tera'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:GT2 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Groupe Tera'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.
Groupe Tera Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Groupe Tera's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Tera'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.
Groupe Tera (STU:GT2) has a Gross Margin % of 16.01% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Groupe Tera and its competitors. This is 69% below median its historical median of 50.83. Over the past decade, Groupe Tera's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.16 to 93.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe Tera ranks #529 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is Groupe Tera's Gross Margin % too high?
Groupe Tera's current Gross Margin % of 16.01% is 69% below median its 10-year median of 50.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.16 to a high of 93.32. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Groupe Tera's value of 16.01% is 34.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Tera ranks #529 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Tera has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Tera's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Groupe Tera ranks #529 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Groupe Tera in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Groupe Tera's value of 16.01% is 34.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Groupe Tera's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.16 to 93.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.83 vs. the industry median of 24.49, Groupe Tera has consistently been below 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 24.49, based on 2,453 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. Groupe Tera's current Gross Margin % of 16.01% is 34.6% below 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 Groupe Tera and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe Tera's current Gross Margin % is 16.01%, which is 69% below median its own 10-year median of 50.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Tera stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Tera (STU:GT2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.95, compared to a current price of €7.10 — trading 140.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.01%, which is 69% below median its 10-year median of 50.83 and 34.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.49. Groupe Tera's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 8 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 Groupe Tera (STU:GT2), the current Gross Margin % is 16.01% 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 Groupe Tera (STU:GT2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Tera stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €7.10 is trading 140.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.95.
GuruFocus considers Groupe Tera to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:GT2:
Gross Margin %: 16.01% (69% below median its 10-year median of 50.83)
GF Value™: €2.95 vs. price of €7.10 (140.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% below the Hardware median (#529 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:GT2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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