AB Effectenbeteiligungen AGWBO:ABE 76 Gross Margin % is 96.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 78% above its 10-year median of 54.30. GuruFocus rates WBO:ABE with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 550 Asset Management companies, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks better than 86.73% on this metric.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) 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
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG had a gross margin of 96.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
AB Effectenbeteiligungen 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.
WBO:ABE vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, AB Effectenbeteiligungen 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AB Effectenbeteiligungen 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.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) has a Gross Margin % of 96.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. This is 78% above median its historical median of 54.30. According to the industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #73 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Gross Margin % too high?
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Gross Margin % of 96.51% is 78% above median its 10-year median of 54.30. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 96.51% is 66.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #73 out of 550 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG ranks #73 out of 550 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's value of 96.51% is 66.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 54.30 vs. the industry median of 57.90, AB Effectenbeteiligungen 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 550 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. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Gross Margin % of 96.51% is 66.7% 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's current Gross Margin % is 96.51%, which is 78% above median its own 10-year median of 54.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.55, compared to a current price of €9.00 — trading 19.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.51%, which is 78% above median its 10-year median of 54.30 and 66.7% above the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE), the current Gross Margin % is 96.51% 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 AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG (WBO:ABE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.00 is trading 19.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.55.
GuruFocus considers AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ABE:
Gross Margin %: 96.51% (78% above median its 10-year median of 54.30)
GF Value™: €7.55 vs. price of €9.00 (19.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.7% above the Asset Management median (#73 of 550)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ABE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AB Effectenbeteiligungen AG is engaged in the investment in undervalued small-cap and mid-cap companies. Its focus is on investments in long-term sustainable value shares, which are meaningfully supplemented by more liquid shares with at least a medium maturity. The company focuses on investments focusing on Germany and Austria.
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