WBO:ATS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 81.8% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs WBO:ATS: 11.36
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG had a gross margin of 12.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (WBO:ATS) 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
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG had a gross margin of 12.06% 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.
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik 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.
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG Gross Margin % Chart
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG Annual Data
WBO:ATS vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik 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.
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (WBO:ATS) has a Gross Margin % of 12.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 12.93. Over the past decade, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 16.36. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG ranks #2004 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 81.8%.
Is AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's Gross Margin % too high?
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's current Gross Margin % of 12.06% is near median its 10-year median of 12.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.72 to a high of 16.36. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's value of 12.06% is 50.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG ranks #2004 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG ranks #2004 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's value of 12.06% is 50.8% below this benchmark. Historically, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.72 to 16.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.93 vs. the industry median of 24.53, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's current Gross Margin % of 12.06% is 50.8% 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 AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's current Gross Margin % is 12.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 12.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (WBO:ATS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.54, compared to a current price of €193.20 — trading 601.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 12.93 and 50.8% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 9 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 AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (WBO:ATS), the current Gross Margin % is 12.06% 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 AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (WBO:ATS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €193.20 is trading 601.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €27.54.
GuruFocus considers AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ATS:
Gross Margin %: 12.06% (near median its 10-year median of 12.93)
GF Value™: €27.54 vs. price of €193.20 (601.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.8% below the Hardware median (#2004 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ATS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG Business Description
AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG provider of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. The company develops and manufactures interconnection technologies for key digital industries, including mobile devices, automotive and aerospace, industrial, medical, and high-performance computing for Al applications. The products are manufactured in the European and Asian markets and are directly distributed to original equipment manufacturers (OEM) as well as to contracted electronic manufacturers (CEM). Its segments are Electronics solutions, Microelectronics, and Others. Majority of revenue comes from Microelectronics segment. It has presence in Austria, Germany, Other European countries, China, Other Asian countries, and Americas of which majority of revenue is from America.
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