Gesco SEWBO:GSC1 78 Gross Margin % is 44.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 45.68. GuruFocus rates WBO:GSC1 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.28. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Gesco SE ranks better than 84.98% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Gesco SE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €54.2 Mil. Gesco SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €121.0 Mil. Therefore, Gesco SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.75%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gesco SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:GSC1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.57 Med: 45.68 Max: 51.62
Current: 45.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gesco SE was 51.62%. The lowest was 42.57%. And the median was 45.68%.
WBO:GSC1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.98% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs WBO:GSC1: 45.31
Gesco SE had a gross margin of 44.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gesco SE was -0.30% per year.
Gesco SE (WBO:GSC1) 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
Gesco SE had a gross margin of 44.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Gesco SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gesco SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gesco SE'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:GSC1 vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gesco SE'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.
Gesco SE Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gesco SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gesco SE'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.
Gesco SE (WBO:GSC1) has a Gross Margin % of 44.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gesco SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.68. Over the past decade, Gesco SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.57 to 51.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #450 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Gesco SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Gesco SE's current Gross Margin % of 44.75% is near median its 10-year median of 45.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.57 to a high of 51.62. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Gesco SE's value of 44.75% is 66.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #450 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Gesco SE has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gesco SE's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gesco SE ranks #450 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Gesco SE in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Gesco SE's value of 44.75% is 66.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Gesco SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.57 to 51.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.68 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Gesco SE 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Gesco SE's current Gross Margin % of 44.75% is 66.9% 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 Gesco SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gesco SE's current Gross Margin % is 44.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gesco SE stock overvalued right now?
Gesco SE (WBO:GSC1) has a current Gross Margin % of 44.75%. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.28, compared to a current price of €13.55 — trading 16.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.68 and 66.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Gesco SE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Gesco SE (WBO:GSC1), the current Gross Margin % is 44.75% 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 Gesco SE (WBO:GSC1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gesco SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €13.55 is trading 16.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.28.
Key valuation signals for WBO:GSC1:
Gross Margin %: 44.75% (near median its 10-year median of 45.68)
GF Value™: €16.28 vs. price of €13.55 (16.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% above the Industrial Products median (#450 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:GSC1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GESCO SE is a long-term investor that acquires small and medium-sized industrial companies (SMEs) to hold and develop them, with subsidiaries operating independently and integrated into the Group's reporting and risk management system, forming a dynamic group of market and technology leaders and bridging the gap between SMEs and the capital market. Its segments are Materials Refinement & Distribution, focused on production, refinement and distribution of materials; Health Care & Life Science, focused on healthcare, medical, pharmaceutical and food markets; and Industrial Assets & Infrastructure, comprising companies in mechanical and plant engineering for industrial infrastructure markets.
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