D'Ieteren GroupWBO:DIET +3.94%66 Gross Margin % is 25.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 85% above its 10-year median of 13.93. GuruFocus rates WBO:DIET with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €190.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, D'Ieteren Group ranks better than 64.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for D'Ieteren Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:DIET'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.68 Med: 13.93 Max: 25.09
Current: 25.09
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of D'Ieteren Group was 25.09%. The lowest was 11.68%. And the median was 13.93%.
WBO:DIET's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.05% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs WBO:DIET: 25.09
D'Ieteren Group had a gross margin of 25.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for D'Ieteren Group was 14.90% per year.
D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) 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
D'Ieteren Group had a gross margin of 25.78% 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.
D'Ieteren Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
D'Ieteren Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for D'Ieteren Group'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.
WBO:DIET vs CVNA, PAG, ALTB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto & Truck Dealerships subindustry, D'Ieteren Group'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.
D'Ieteren Group Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, D'Ieteren Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where D'Ieteren Group'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.
D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) has a Gross Margin % of 25.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on D'Ieteren Group and its competitors. This is 85% above median its historical median of 13.93. Over the past decade, D'Ieteren Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.68 to 25.09. According to the industry distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #472 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 35.9%.
Is D'Ieteren Group's Gross Margin % too high?
D'Ieteren Group's current Gross Margin % of 25.78% is 85% above median its 10-year median of 13.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.68 to a high of 25.09. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. D'Ieteren Group's value of 25.78% is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #472 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, D'Ieteren Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does D'Ieteren Group's Gross Margin % compare to CVNA and PAG?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, D'Ieteren Group ranks #472 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts D'Ieteren Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. D'Ieteren Group's value of 25.78% is 29.9% above this benchmark. Historically, D'Ieteren Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.68 to 25.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.93 vs. the industry median of 19.84, D'Ieteren Group 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. D'Ieteren Group's current Gross Margin % of 25.78% is 29.9% 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 D'Ieteren Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. D'Ieteren Group's current Gross Margin % is 25.78%, which is 85% above median its own 10-year median of 13.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is D'Ieteren Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €190.47, compared to a current price of €174.30 — trading 8.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.78%, which is 85% above median its 10-year median of 13.93 and 29.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. D'Ieteren Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET), the current Gross Margin % is 25.78% 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 D'Ieteren Group (WBO:DIET) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, D'Ieteren Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €174.30 is trading 8.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €190.47.
GuruFocus considers D'Ieteren Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:DIET:
Gross Margin %: 25.78% (85% above median its 10-year median of 13.93)
GF Value™: €190.47 vs. price of €174.30 (8.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#472 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:DIET stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
D'Ieteren Group is a Belgium-based company that imports and distributes automobiles. The group's reportable operating segments are D'Ieteren Automotive, Belron, Moleskine, TVH and PHE. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Belron segment, which performs vehicle glass repair and replacement. The company also distributes Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Bentley, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Maserati, Cupra, Rimac, and Porsche vehicles, as well as spare parts and accessories; markets used vehicles; and provides maintenance, financing, and leasing services.
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