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Polytec Holding AGWBO:PYT -2.35%59 Gross Margin % is 50.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 50.09. GuruFocus rates WBO:PYT with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,307 Vehicles & Parts companies, Polytec Holding AG ranks better than 93.8% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Polytec Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:PYT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.3 Med: 50.09 Max: 53.35
Current: 50.33
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Polytec Holding AG was 53.35%. The lowest was 44.30%. And the median was 50.09%.
WBO:PYT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.8% of 1307
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.88
vs WBO:PYT: 50.33
Polytec Holding AG had a gross margin of 50.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Polytec Holding AG was -0.40% per year.
Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) 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
Polytec Holding AG had a gross margin of 50.87% 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.
Polytec Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Polytec Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Polytec Holding 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:PYT vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Polytec Holding 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.
Polytec Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Polytec Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Polytec Holding 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.
Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) has a Gross Margin % of 50.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Polytec Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 50.09. Over the past decade, Polytec Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.30 to 53.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Polytec Holding AG ranks #81 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 6.2%.
Is Polytec Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Polytec Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 50.87% is near median its 10-year median of 50.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.30 to a high of 53.35. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. Polytec Holding AG's value of 50.87% is 155.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Polytec Holding AG ranks #81 out of 1307 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Polytec Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Polytec Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Polytec Holding AG ranks #81 out of 1307 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Polytec Holding AG in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.88. Polytec Holding AG's value of 50.87% is 155.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Polytec Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.30 to 53.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.09 vs. the industry median of 19.88, Polytec Holding 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.88, based on 1,307 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. Polytec Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 50.87% is 155.9% 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 Polytec Holding AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Polytec Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 50.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 50.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Polytec Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.07, compared to a current price of €4.58 — trading 49.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 50.09 and 155.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.88. Polytec Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT), the current Gross Margin % is 50.87% 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 Polytec Holding AG (WBO:PYT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Polytec Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €4.58 is trading 49.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.07.
GuruFocus considers Polytec Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:PYT:
Gross Margin %: 50.87% (near median its 10-year median of 50.09)
GF Value™: €3.07 vs. price of €4.58 (49.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#81 of 1307)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:PYT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Polytec Holding AG is an Austria-based company focused on the automotive and plastics industry. It manufactures plastic parts globally. The operating segments are divided into four units namely Plastics, which supplies plastic components for the interior of passenger cars, engines, and the non-automotive industry. Composites provide exterior and engine parts for commercial and passenger vehicles. The car-styling unit offers accessories, small parts, and systems for vehicles, and Industrial produces plastic molded components and others. It provides service in the field of injection molding, fiber-reinforced plastics, and the manufacturer of original accessory parts made of plastic and stainless steel. Geographical presence in Austria, Austria, UK, Sweden, Hungary, and Other countries.
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