Oesterreichische Post AGWBO:POST -1.11%77 Gross Margin % is 14.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 16.02. GuruFocus rates WBO:POST with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €32.28 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks worse than 66.4% on this metric.
WBO:POST's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.4% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs WBO:POST: 13.95
Oesterreichische Post AG had a gross margin of 14.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Oesterreichische Post AG was -1.40% per year.
Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) 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
Oesterreichische Post AG had a gross margin of 14.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Oesterreichische Post AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Oesterreichische Post 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.
WBO:POST vs FDX, UPS, JBHT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Oesterreichische Post 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.
Oesterreichische Post AG Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Oesterreichische Post AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Oesterreichische Post 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.
Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) has a Gross Margin % of 14.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Oesterreichische Post AG and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 16.02. Over the past decade, Oesterreichische Post AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.95 to 18.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #654 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Oesterreichische Post AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Oesterreichische Post AG's current Gross Margin % of 14.40% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.95 to a high of 18.39. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Oesterreichische Post AG's value of 14.40% is 29.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #654 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Oesterreichische Post AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Oesterreichische Post AG's Gross Margin % compare to FDX and UPS?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Oesterreichische Post AG ranks #654 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Oesterreichische Post AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Oesterreichische Post AG's value of 14.40% is 29.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Oesterreichische Post AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.95 to 18.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.02 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Oesterreichische Post AG has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Oesterreichische Post AG's current Gross Margin % of 14.40% is 29.5% below 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 Oesterreichische Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Oesterreichische Post AG's current Gross Margin % is 14.40%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 16.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Oesterreichische Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €32.28, compared to a current price of €31.15 — trading 3.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.40%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 16.02 and 29.5% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Oesterreichische Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST), the current Gross Margin % is 14.40% 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 Oesterreichische Post AG (WBO:POST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Oesterreichische Post AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €31.15 is trading 3.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €32.28.
GuruFocus considers Oesterreichische Post AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:POST:
Gross Margin %: 14.40% (10% below median its 10-year median of 16.02)
GF Value™: €32.28 vs. price of €31.15 (3.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.5% below the Transportation median (#654 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:POST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Oesterreichische Post AG is an Austrian postal, logistics, and mail service provider. The business activities include the provision of postal and parcel services, specialized logistics such as express mail delivery and value logistics, sales and telecommunications products and retail goods in the branch network, and the provision of financial services. The service offering also encompasses fulfillment services, various online services such as e-letter and cross-media solutions, data and output management, as well as document collection, digitalization, and processing. Its reportable segments include Mail, Parcel and Logistics, Retail and Bank, and Corporate. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Parcel and Logistics segment.
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