PlanetHome Investment AG (STU:ILK1) 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
PlanetHome Investment AG had a gross margin of 33.19% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
PlanetHome Investment AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
PlanetHome Investment AG 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:ILK1 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, PlanetHome Investment 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.
PlanetHome Investment AG Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, PlanetHome Investment AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PlanetHome Investment 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.
PlanetHome Investment AG (STU:ILK1) has a Gross Margin % of 33.19% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PlanetHome Investment AG and its competitors. This is 34% below median its historical median of 50.00.
Is PlanetHome Investment AG's Gross Margin % too high?
PlanetHome Investment AG's current Gross Margin % of 33.19% is 34% below median its 10-year median of 50.00. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. PlanetHome Investment AG's value of 33.19% is 41.1% below this industry median. Overall, PlanetHome Investment AG has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PlanetHome Investment AG's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
PlanetHome Investment AG's Gross Margin % of 33.19% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. PlanetHome Investment AG's value of 33.19% is 41.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 50.00 vs. the industry median of 56.34, PlanetHome Investment AG 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.34, based on 549 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. PlanetHome Investment AG's current Gross Margin % of 33.19% is 41.1% 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 PlanetHome Investment AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PlanetHome Investment AG's current Gross Margin % is 33.19%, which is 34% below 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 PlanetHome Investment AG stock overvalued right now?
PlanetHome Investment AG (STU:ILK1) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.72, compared to a current price of €0.22 — trading 69.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.19%, which is 34% below median its 10-year median of 50.00 and 41.1% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.34. PlanetHome Investment AG's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 PlanetHome Investment AG (STU:ILK1), the current Gross Margin % is 33.19% as of Dec. 2024. 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 PlanetHome Investment AG (STU:ILK1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PlanetHome Investment AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.22 is trading 69.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.72.
Key valuation signals for STU:ILK1:
Gross Margin %: 33.19% (34% below median its 10-year median of 50.00)
GF Value™: €0.72 vs. price of €0.22 (69.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.1% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:ILK1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PlanetHome Investment AG is engaged in providing crowdfunding services through mezzanine financing. It allows investors to invest in real estate projects throughout Germany.
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