PatentusWAR:PAT -0.37%81 Gross Margin % is 0.57% as of Sep. 2025, which is 95% below its 10-year median of 11.40. GuruFocus rates WAR:PAT with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of zł2.57 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Patentus ranks worse than 75.08% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Patentus's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was zł0.1 Mil. Patentus's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2025 was zł15.4 Mil. Therefore, Patentus's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 0.57%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Patentus's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:PAT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11.3 Med: 11.4 Max: 32.71
Current: 17.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Patentus was 32.71%. The lowest was -11.30%. And the median was 11.40%.
WAR:PAT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.08% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs WAR:PAT: 17.19
Patentus had a gross margin of 0.57% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Patentus was 0.00% per year.
Patentus (WAR:PAT) 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
Patentus had a gross margin of 0.57% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Patentus Gross Margin % Related Terms
Patentus Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Patentus'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.
WAR:PAT vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Patentus'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.
Patentus Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Patentus's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Patentus'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.
Patentus (WAR:PAT) has a Gross Margin % of 0.57% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Patentus and its competitors. This is 95% below median its historical median of 11.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Patentus ranks #2251 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 75.1%.
Is Patentus' Gross Margin % too high?
Patentus' current Gross Margin % of 0.57% is 95% below median its 10-year median of 11.40. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Patentus' value of 0.57% is 97.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Patentus ranks #2251 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Patentus has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Patentus' Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Patentus ranks #2251 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Patentus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Patentus' value of 0.57% is 97.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.40 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Patentus 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,998 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. Patentus's current Gross Margin % of 0.57% is 97.9% 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 Patentus and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Patentus's current Gross Margin % is 0.57%, which is 95% below median its own 10-year median of 11.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Patentus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patentus (WAR:PAT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł2.57, compared to a current price of zł2.70 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.57%, which is 95% below median its 10-year median of 11.40 and 97.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Patentus' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Patentus (WAR:PAT), the current Gross Margin % is 0.57% 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 Patentus (WAR:PAT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Patentus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł2.70 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł2.57.
GuruFocus considers Patentus to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:PAT:
Gross Margin %: 0.57% (95% below median its 10-year median of 11.40)
GF Value™: zł2.57 vs. price of zł2.70 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.9% below the Industrial Products median (#2251 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:PAT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Patentus SA is engaged in the manufacturing of mining, quarrying, and construction machinery in Poland. The company manufactures and sells conveyors, coal crushers, haulage platforms, working drift platforms, draught lyre coolers, welded steel constructions, and welding equipment, among others. Additionally, it operates in the field of installation, repair, and maintenance of mining, quarrying, and construction machinery, as well as in the wholesale of steel products, welding products, and packaging. The company has two operating segments: the first operating segment is related to the production of machinery and equipment, and the provision of services to the mining industry. The second operating segment includes the wholesale of goods and materials.
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