Hawesko Holding SEWBO:HAW 65 Gross Margin % is 44.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 43.77. GuruFocus rates WBO:HAW with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.03. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Hawesko Holding SE ranks better than 57.07% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hawesko Holding SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:HAW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.08 Med: 43.77 Max: 44.56
Current: 44.12
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hawesko Holding SE was 44.56%. The lowest was 42.08%. And the median was 43.77%.
WBO:HAW's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.07% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs WBO:HAW: 44.12
Hawesko Holding SE had a gross margin of 44.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hawesko Holding SE was 0.00% per year.
Hawesko Holding SE (WBO:HAW) 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
Hawesko Holding SE had a gross margin of 44.97% 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.
Hawesko Holding SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hawesko Holding SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hawesko Holding 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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Hawesko Holding 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.
Hawesko Holding SE Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hawesko Holding SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hawesko Holding 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.
Hawesko Holding SE (WBO:HAW) has a Gross Margin % of 44.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hawesko Holding SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.77. Over the past decade, Hawesko Holding SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.08 to 44.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Hawesko Holding SE ranks #88 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 42.9%.
Is Hawesko Holding SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Hawesko Holding SE's current Gross Margin % of 44.97% is near median its 10-year median of 43.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.08 to a high of 44.56. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Hawesko Holding SE's value of 44.97% is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hawesko Holding SE ranks #88 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hawesko Holding SE has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawesko Holding SE's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Hawesko Holding SE ranks #88 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Hawesko Holding SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Hawesko Holding SE's value of 44.97% is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Hawesko Holding SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.08 to 44.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.77 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Hawesko Holding 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 a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Hawesko Holding SE's current Gross Margin % of 44.97% is 6.3% 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 Hawesko Holding SE and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hawesko Holding SE's current Gross Margin % is 44.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hawesko Holding SE stock overvalued right now?
Hawesko Holding SE (WBO:HAW) has a current Gross Margin % of 44.97%. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.03, compared to a current price of €17.60 — trading 29.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.77 and 6.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. Hawesko Holding SE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Hawesko Holding SE (WBO:HAW), the current Gross Margin % is 44.97% 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 Hawesko Holding SE (WBO:HAW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hawesko Holding SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.60 is trading 29.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.03.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HAW:
Gross Margin %: 44.97% (near median its 10-year median of 43.77)
GF Value™: €25.03 vs. price of €17.60 (29.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#88 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HAW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hawesko Holding SE trades and sells wines, champagnes, and other alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to consumers and resellers. Its operating segments are: Retail, B2B, E-commerce, and Miscellaneous. Maximum revenue is generated from the Retail segment, which sells wine mainly via a network of retail outlets (Jacques'), which are run by independent agency partners. The B2B segment groups together business activities with retailers; wines and champagnes are sold both by an in-house sales force and by an organisation of trade representatives; and the e-commerce segment comprises wine and champagne distance selling, with activities focused on the consumer. Geographically, the firm derives its key revenue from Germany, followed by Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and other markets.
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