Traton SETRATF 82 Gross Margin % is 15.69% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 19.17. GuruFocus rates TRATF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $34.01 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Traton SE ranks worse than 78.57% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Traton SE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,855 Mil. Traton SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $11,828 Mil. Therefore, Traton SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 15.69%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Traton SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TRATF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.32 Med: 19.17 Max: 21.28
Current: 17.93
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Traton SE was 21.28%. The lowest was 15.32%. And the median was 19.17%.
TRATF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.57% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.66
vs TRATF: 17.93
Traton SE had a gross margin of 15.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Traton SE was 5.10% per year.
Traton SE (OTCPK:TRATF) 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
Traton SE had a gross margin of 15.69% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Traton SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Traton SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Traton SE'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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Traton SE'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.
Traton SE Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Traton SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Traton SE'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.
Traton SE (TRATF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.69% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Traton SE and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 19.17. Over the past decade, Traton SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.32 to 21.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #165 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is Traton SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Traton SE's current Gross Margin % of 15.69% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.32 to a high of 21.28. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.66. Traton SE's value of 15.69% is 38.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #165 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Traton SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Traton SE's Gross Margin % compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #165 out of 210 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Traton SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.66. Traton SE's value of 15.69% is 38.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Traton SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.32 to 21.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.17 vs. the industry median of 25.66, Traton SE 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.66, based on 210 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. Traton SE's current Gross Margin % of 15.69% is 38.9% 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 Traton SE and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Traton SE's current Gross Margin % is 15.69%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 19.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Traton SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Traton SE (TRATF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $34.01, compared to a current price of $39.11 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.69%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 19.17 and 38.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.66. Traton SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Traton SE (TRATF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.69% as of Mar. 2026. 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 Traton SE (TRATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Traton SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.11 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of $34.01.
GuruFocus considers Traton SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TRATF:
Gross Margin %: 15.69% (18% below median its 10-year median of 19.17)
GF Value™: $34.01 vs. price of $39.11 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#165 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Traton SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP, one of the world's commercial vehicle manufacturers, with its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck and Bus. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world, this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
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