Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AGWBO:HST 53 Gross Margin % is 39.09% as of Dec. 2024, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 39.57. GuruFocus rates WBO:HST with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 594 Steel companies, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks better than 90.07% on this metric.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) 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
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG had a gross margin of 39.09% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Gross Margin % Chart
WBO:HST vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) has a Gross Margin % of 39.09% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.57. Over the past decade, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.83 to 63.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #59 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Gross Margin % of 39.09% is near median its 10-year median of 39.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.83 to a high of 63.74. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 39.09% is 210% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #59 out of 594 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG ranks #59 out of 594 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.61. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's value of 39.09% is 210% above this benchmark. Historically, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.83 to 63.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.57 vs. the industry median of 12.61, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.61, based on 594 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. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Gross Margin % of 39.09% is 210% 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's current Gross Margin % is 39.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.32, compared to a current price of €28.40 — trading 31.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.57 and 210% above the Steel industry median of 12.61. Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 4 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST), the current Gross Margin % is 39.09% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG (WBO:HST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €28.40 is trading 31.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €41.32.
GuruFocus considers Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HST:
Gross Margin %: 39.09% (near median its 10-year median of 39.57)
GF Value™: €41.32 vs. price of €28.40 (31.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 210% above the Steel median (#59 of 594)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG Business Description
Hutter und Schrantz Stahlbau AG is a steel construction company. It is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of steel buildings and components for heavy machinery as well as technological and structural steel engineering. The company engages in various steel construction projects across Central Europe such as the Linz train station, Mainz main station, BMW plant in Leipzig, Wuppertal suspension railway, bridge constructions, and others.
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