Sto SE KGaAWBO:STOG -0.11%66 Gross Margin % is 54.78% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 54.39. GuruFocus rates WBO:STOG with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €137.87. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,719 Construction companies, Sto SE KGaA ranks better than 90.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sto SE KGaA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:STOG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 50.82 Med: 54.39 Max: 56.58
Current: 54.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sto SE KGaA was 56.58%. The lowest was 50.82%. And the median was 54.39%.
WBO:STOG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.92% of 1719
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.71
vs WBO:STOG: 54.59
Sto SE KGaA had a gross margin of 54.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sto SE KGaA was -0.10% per year.
Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) 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
Sto SE KGaA had a gross margin of 54.78% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Sto SE KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sto SE KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sto SE KGaA'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:STOG vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Sto SE KGaA'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.
Sto SE KGaA Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sto SE KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sto SE KGaA'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.
Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) has a Gross Margin % of 54.78% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sto SE KGaA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.39. Over the past decade, Sto SE KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.82 to 56.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Sto SE KGaA ranks #156 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Sto SE KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
Sto SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 54.78% is near median its 10-year median of 54.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 50.82 to a high of 56.58. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Sto SE KGaA's value of 54.78% is 164.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sto SE KGaA ranks #156 out of 1719 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sto SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sto SE KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sto SE KGaA ranks #156 out of 1719 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sto SE KGaA in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. Sto SE KGaA's value of 54.78% is 164.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Sto SE KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 50.82 to 56.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.39 vs. the industry median of 20.71, Sto SE KGaA 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 20.71, based on 1,719 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. Sto SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 54.78% is 164.5% 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 Sto SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sto SE KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 54.78%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sto SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is €137.87, compared to a current price of €93.20 — trading 32.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.78%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.39 and 164.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. Sto SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 3 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 Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG), the current Gross Margin % is 54.78% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Sto SE KGaA (WBO:STOG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sto SE KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €93.20 is trading 32.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €137.87.
Key valuation signals for WBO:STOG:
Gross Margin %: 54.78% (near median its 10-year median of 54.39)
GF Value™: €137.87 vs. price of €93.20 (32.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 164.5% above the Construction median (#156 of 1719)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:STOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sto SE & Co KGaA is a manufacturer of products and systems for building coatings. The company operates in the geographical segments: Western Europe, Northern/Eastern Europe, and America/Asia/Pacific. It derives maximum revenue from Western Europe. The products of the company include facade systems & surface finishes, Acoustic systems, StoColor systems, Interior, Floor coatings, Concrete Restoration, and others.
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