Sulzer AGSULZF -15.04%86 Gross Margin % is 35.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 30.32. GuruFocus rates SULZF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $163.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Sulzer AG ranks better than 68.54% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sulzer AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $800 Mil. Sulzer AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $2,273 Mil. Therefore, Sulzer AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 35.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sulzer AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SULZF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.07 Med: 30.32 Max: 34.4
Current: 34.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sulzer AG was 34.40%. The lowest was 29.07%. And the median was 30.32%.
SULZF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.54% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs SULZF: 34.40
Sulzer AG had a gross margin of 35.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sulzer AG was 3.60% per year.
Sulzer AG (OTCPK:SULZF) 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
Sulzer AG had a gross margin of 35.21% 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.
Sulzer AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sulzer AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Sulzer 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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Sulzer 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.
Sulzer AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Sulzer AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sulzer 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.
Sulzer AG (SULZF) has a Gross Margin % of 35.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sulzer AG and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 30.32. Over the past decade, Sulzer AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.07 to 34.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #943 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Sulzer AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Sulzer AG's current Gross Margin % of 35.21% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.07 to a high of 34.40. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Sulzer AG's value of 35.21% is 31.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #943 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sulzer AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sulzer AG's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Sulzer AG ranks #943 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sulzer AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Sulzer AG's value of 35.21% is 31.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Sulzer AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.07 to 34.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.32 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Sulzer 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 2,997 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. Sulzer AG's current Gross Margin % of 35.21% is 31.4% 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 Sulzer AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sulzer AG's current Gross Margin % is 35.21%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 30.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sulzer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG (SULZF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $163.54, compared to a current price of $162.27 — trading 0.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.21%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 30.32 and 31.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Sulzer AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Sulzer AG (SULZF), the current Gross Margin % is 35.21% 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 Sulzer AG (SULZF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sulzer AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $162.27 is trading 0.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $163.54.
GuruFocus considers Sulzer AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SULZF:
Gross Margin %: 35.21% (16% above median its 10-year median of 30.32)
GF Value™: $163.54 vs. price of $162.27 (0.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% above the Industrial Products median (#943 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SULZF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sulzer AG specializes in pumping solutions, rotating equipment maintenance, and mixing technology. It serves customers operating in the oil and gas, power, and water markets. Pumping solutions focus on transporting and processing oil and derivatives, treating water, and renewable power generation. In addition, the company offers solutions for turbines, compressors, motors, and other rotating components and has technicians to provide maintenance. Sulzer's business segments include Flow Equipment, Services, Chemtech, and Others which serve across the globe. Majority of its revenues are generated from its Flow equipment and Services segment.
86GF Score
Get the complete analysis for SULZF
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
SULZF has been successfully added to your 
