The historical rank and industry rank for FORTEC Elektronik AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:FEV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.85 Med: 31.78 Max: 34.44
Current: 34.21
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of FORTEC Elektronik AG was 34.44%. The lowest was 29.85%. And the median was 31.78%.
WBO:FEV's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.04% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs WBO:FEV: 34.21
FORTEC Elektronik AG had a gross margin of 32.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FORTEC Elektronik AG was 2.10% per year.
FORTEC Elektronik AG (WBO:FEV) 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
FORTEC Elektronik AG had a gross margin of 32.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
FORTEC Elektronik AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
FORTEC Elektronik AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FORTEC Elektronik AG'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:FEV vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, FORTEC Elektronik 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.
FORTEC Elektronik AG Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, FORTEC Elektronik AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FORTEC Elektronik 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.
FORTEC Elektronik AG (WBO:FEV) has a Gross Margin % of 32.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FORTEC Elektronik AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.78. Over the past decade, FORTEC Elektronik AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.85 to 34.44. According to the industry distribution chart, FORTEC Elektronik AG ranks #783 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is FORTEC Elektronik AG's Gross Margin % too high?
FORTEC Elektronik AG's current Gross Margin % of 32.96% is near median its 10-year median of 31.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.85 to a high of 34.44. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. FORTEC Elektronik AG's value of 32.96% is 34.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FORTEC Elektronik AG ranks #783 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, FORTEC Elektronik AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FORTEC Elektronik AG's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, FORTEC Elektronik AG ranks #783 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts FORTEC Elektronik AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. FORTEC Elektronik AG's value of 32.96% is 34.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FORTEC Elektronik AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.85 to 34.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.78 vs. the industry median of 24.53, FORTEC Elektronik 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 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. FORTEC Elektronik AG's current Gross Margin % of 32.96% is 34.4% 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 FORTEC Elektronik 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. FORTEC Elektronik AG's current Gross Margin % is 32.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FORTEC Elektronik AG stock overvalued right now?
FORTEC Elektronik AG (WBO:FEV) has a current Gross Margin % of 32.96%. The stock's GF Value™ is €15.87, compared to a current price of €13.00 — trading 18.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.78 and 34.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. FORTEC Elektronik AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 FORTEC Elektronik AG (WBO:FEV), the current Gross Margin % is 32.96% 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 FORTEC Elektronik AG (WBO:FEV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FORTEC Elektronik AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.00 is trading 18.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €15.87.
Key valuation signals for WBO:FEV:
Gross Margin %: 32.96% (near median its 10-year median of 31.78)
GF Value™: €15.87 vs. price of €13.00 (18.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.4% above the Hardware median (#783 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:FEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FORTEC Elektronik AG is a Germany based company. It is a system supplier for equipment manufacturers of industrial high-tech products. Its product portfolio includes large format displays, displays with LED backlight, touchscreens, single board computer, embedded motherboards, slot CPU cards, and VacuBond. chassis mount, external power supplies, among others. It has two operating segments: Data visualisation and Power Supplies.
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