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Hutter & Schrantz AGWBO:HUS 54 Gross Margin % is 65.51% as of Dec. 2024, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 54.07. GuruFocus rates WBO:HUS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.50 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks better than 94.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hutter & Schrantz AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:HUS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.33 Med: 54.07 Max: 65.51
Current: 65.51
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hutter & Schrantz AG was 65.51%. The lowest was 39.33%. And the median was 54.07%.
WBO:HUS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.02% of 1723
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.77
vs WBO:HUS: 65.51
Hutter & Schrantz AG had a gross margin of 65.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hutter & Schrantz AG was 1.40% per year.
Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) 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 & Schrantz AG had a gross margin of 65.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Hutter & Schrantz AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hutter & Schrantz AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hutter & Schrantz 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:HUS vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Hutter & Schrantz 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 & Schrantz AG Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hutter & Schrantz AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hutter & Schrantz 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 & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) has a Gross Margin % of 65.51% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hutter & Schrantz AG and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 54.07. Over the past decade, Hutter & Schrantz AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.33 to 65.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #103 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 6%.
Is Hutter & Schrantz AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Hutter & Schrantz AG's current Gross Margin % of 65.51% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 54.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.33 to a high of 65.51. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Hutter & Schrantz AG's value of 65.51% is 215.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #103 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hutter & Schrantz AG has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutter & Schrantz AG's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hutter & Schrantz AG ranks #103 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hutter & Schrantz AG in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Hutter & Schrantz AG's value of 65.51% is 215.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Hutter & Schrantz AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.33 to 65.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.07 vs. the industry median of 20.77, Hutter & Schrantz 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.77, based on 1,723 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 & Schrantz AG's current Gross Margin % of 65.51% is 215.4% 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 & Schrantz AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutter & Schrantz AG's current Gross Margin % is 65.51%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 54.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutter & Schrantz AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.50, compared to a current price of €12.70 — trading 49.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 65.51%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 54.07 and 215.4% above the Construction industry median of 20.77. Hutter & Schrantz AG's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Hutter & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS), the current Gross Margin % is 65.51% 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 & Schrantz AG (WBO:HUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutter & Schrantz AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €12.70 is trading 49.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.50.
GuruFocus considers Hutter & Schrantz AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:HUS:
Gross Margin %: 65.51% (21% above median its 10-year median of 54.07)
GF Value™: €8.50 vs. price of €12.70 (49.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 215.4% above the Construction median (#103 of 1723)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:HUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hutter & Schrantz AG is active in wire processing business. The company has diversified its operations into four product segments, being Ceiling Systems, Industrial Screens, Steel Springs and Technical Fabrics. Ceiling Systems is involved in the production of Ceiling beams and insulation elements for the construction industry. Industrial Screens includes sieves for the processing industry. Steel Springs provides springs and bent wire parts; and Technical Fabrics includes metallic fabrics, fabric stampings and expanded metal processing. The company exports its products to Germany and Northern Europe as well as in the markets of its eastern and southeastern neighbour states.
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