Frauenthal Holding AGWBO:FKA 61 Gross Margin % is 20.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 28.00. GuruFocus rates WBO:FKA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.49 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks worse than 52.29% on this metric.
WBO:FKA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 52.29% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs WBO:FKA: 24.01
Frauenthal Holding AG had a gross margin of 20.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Frauenthal Holding AG was -3.90% per year.
Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) 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
Frauenthal Holding AG had a gross margin of 20.82% 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.
Frauenthal Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Frauenthal Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frauenthal Holding 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:FKA vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Frauenthal Holding 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.
Frauenthal Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Frauenthal Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frauenthal Holding 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.
Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) has a Gross Margin % of 20.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Frauenthal Holding AG and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 28.00. Over the past decade, Frauenthal Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.07 to 29.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks #80 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 52.3%.
Is Frauenthal Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Frauenthal Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 20.82% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 28.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.07 to a high of 29.96. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Frauenthal Holding AG's value of 20.82% is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks #80 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frauenthal Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frauenthal Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Frauenthal Holding AG ranks #80 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Frauenthal Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Frauenthal Holding AG's value of 20.82% is 14.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Frauenthal Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.07 to 29.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.00 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Frauenthal Holding 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Frauenthal Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 20.82% is 14.5% 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 Frauenthal Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frauenthal Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 20.82%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 28.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frauenthal Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.49, compared to a current price of €22.20 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.82%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 28.00 and 14.5% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Frauenthal Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA), the current Gross Margin % is 20.82% 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 Frauenthal Holding AG (WBO:FKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frauenthal Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €22.20 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €19.49.
GuruFocus considers Frauenthal Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:FKA:
Gross Margin %: 20.82% (26% below median its 10-year median of 28.00)
GF Value™: €19.49 vs. price of €22.20 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Industrial Distribution median (#80 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:FKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frauenthal Holding AG operates in two division Frauenthal Automotive and Frauenthal trade. Frauenthal Automotive offers connecting rods, camshafts, and distributor boards; sheet metal punching, pressing and welding services, and Frauenthal Trade division supplies plumbing, heating, and sanitary engineering products.
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