Fastned BVWBO:FSTN +0.54%48 Gross Margin % is 72.90% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 72.85. GuruFocus rates WBO:FSTN with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of €48.55 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, Fastned BV ranks better than 94.99% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Fastned BV's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €58.8 Mil. Fastned BV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €80.6 Mil. Therefore, Fastned BV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 72.90%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fastned BV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:FSTN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.72 Med: 72.85 Max: 78.34
Current: 72.85
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fastned BV was 78.34%. The lowest was 55.72%. And the median was 72.85%.
WBO:FSTN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.99% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs WBO:FSTN: 72.85
Fastned BV had a gross margin of 72.90% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fastned BV was 1.30% per year.
Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN) 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
Fastned BV had a gross margin of 72.90% 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.
Fastned BV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fastned BV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fastned BV'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:FSTN vs CASY, WSM, ULTA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Fastned BV'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.
Fastned BV Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fastned BV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fastned BV'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.
Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN) has a Gross Margin % of 72.90% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fastned BV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.85. Over the past decade, Fastned BV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.72 to 78.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Fastned BV ranks #56 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 5%.
Is Fastned BV's Gross Margin % too high?
Fastned BV's current Gross Margin % of 72.90% is near median its 10-year median of 72.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.72 to a high of 78.34. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Fastned BV's value of 72.90% is 101.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fastned BV ranks #56 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fastned BV has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fastned BV's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Fastned BV ranks #56 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fastned BV in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. Fastned BV's value of 72.90% is 101.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Fastned BV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.72 to 78.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.85 vs. the industry median of 36.23, Fastned BV 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. Fastned BV's current Gross Margin % of 72.90% is 101.2% 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 Fastned BV and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fastned BV's current Gross Margin % is 72.90%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fastned BV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €48.55, compared to a current price of €28.15 — trading 42% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.90%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.85 and 101.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. Fastned BV's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN), the current Gross Margin % is 72.90% 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 Fastned BV (WBO:FSTN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fastned BV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.15 is trading 42% below its estimated GF Value™ of €48.55.
GuruFocus considers Fastned BV to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for WBO:FSTN:
Gross Margin %: 72.90% (near median its 10-year median of 72.85)
GF Value™: €48.55 vs. price of €28.15 (42% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#56 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:FSTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fastned BV specializes in the construction and operation of fast charging stations for fully electric vehicles. Its fast charging stations are capable of providing services to all types of electric vehicles, such as Tesla Model 3/S/X, Nissan Leaf, BMW i3, and Hyundai Ioniq, among others. The company generates revenue from the sale of electricity to EV drivers, plus other revenues from sales of renewable energy units and maintenance fees. It has six operating segments: the Netherlands, Germany, the United Kingdom, Belgium, France, and Other Europe. Other Europe consists of Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Denmark. Maximum revenue is generated from the Netherlands.
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