Eco Animal Health GroupSTU:LWA -0.99%67 Gross Margin % is 49.63% as of Sep. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 45.70. GuruFocus rates STU:LWA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 938 Drug Manufacturers companies, Eco Animal Health Group ranks better than 50.96% on this metric.
STU:LWA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.96% of 938
companies
in the Drug Manufacturers industry
Industry Median: 48.54
vs STU:LWA: 49.06
Eco Animal Health Group had a gross margin of 49.63% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eco Animal Health Group was -1.70% per year.
Eco Animal Health Group (STU:LWA) 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
Eco Animal Health Group had a gross margin of 49.63% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Eco Animal Health Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eco Animal Health Group 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:LWA vs ZTS, UTHR, VTRS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic subindustry, Eco Animal Health Group'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.
Eco Animal Health Group Gross Margin % vs Drug Manufacturers Industry
For the Drug Manufacturers industry and Healthcare sector, Eco Animal Health Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eco Animal Health Group'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.
Eco Animal Health Group (STU:LWA) has a Gross Margin % of 49.63% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eco Animal Health Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.70. Over the past decade, Eco Animal Health Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.14 to 49.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Eco Animal Health Group ranks #460 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Eco Animal Health Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Eco Animal Health Group's current Gross Margin % of 49.63% is near median its 10-year median of 45.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.14 to a high of 49.95. The Drug Manufacturers industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. Eco Animal Health Group's value of 49.63% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eco Animal Health Group ranks #460 out of 938 companies in the Drug Manufacturers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eco Animal Health Group has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eco Animal Health Group's Gross Margin % compare to ZTS and UTHR?
According to the Drug Manufacturers industry distribution chart, Eco Animal Health Group ranks #460 out of 938 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Eco Animal Health Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.54. Eco Animal Health Group's value of 49.63% is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Eco Animal Health Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.14 to 49.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.70 vs. the industry median of 48.54, Eco Animal Health Group 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 Drug Manufacturers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Drug Manufacturers companies is 48.54, based on 938 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. Eco Animal Health Group's current Gross Margin % of 49.63% is 2.2% 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 Eco Animal Health Group and its competitors. For the Drug Manufacturers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eco Animal Health Group's current Gross Margin % is 49.63%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eco Animal Health Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eco Animal Health Group (STU:LWA) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.14, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 12.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.63%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.70 and 2.2% above the Drug Manufacturers industry median of 48.54. Eco Animal Health Group's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 5 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 Eco Animal Health Group (STU:LWA), the current Gross Margin % is 49.63% as of Sep. 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 Eco Animal Health Group (STU:LWA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eco Animal Health Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 12.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.14.
GuruFocus considers Eco Animal Health Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LWA:
Gross Margin %: 49.63% (near median its 10-year median of 45.70)
GF Value™: €1.14 vs. price of €1.00 (12.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Drug Manufacturers median (#460 of 938)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LWA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eco Animal Health Group PLC is an animal health biotech company. It provides quality products for swine and poultry, anti-infectives to treat illness, improve health, and performance. Its products include Aivlosin/Valosin Solutions and Parasite Solutions. The company's segments include Corporate/UK, China and Japan, North America, South and Southeast Asia, Latin America, Europe, and the Rest of the World, with the majority of the revenue deriving from China and Japan.
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