Siltronic AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -20.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Siltronic AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WBO:WAF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.31 Med: 29.76 Max: 43.38
Current: 2.31
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Siltronic AG was 43.38%. The lowest was 2.31%. And the median was 29.76%.
WBO:WAF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.78% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs WBO:WAF: 2.31
Siltronic AG had a gross margin of -8.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Siltronic AG was -20.20% per year.
Siltronic AG (WBO:WAF) 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
Siltronic AG had a gross margin of -8.55% 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.
Siltronic AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Siltronic AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Siltronic 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:WAF vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Siltronic 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.
Siltronic AG Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Siltronic AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Siltronic 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.
Siltronic AG (WBO:WAF) has a Gross Margin % of -8.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Siltronic AG and its competitors. Over the past decade, Siltronic AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.31 to 43.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Siltronic AG ranks #938 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 92.8%.
Is Siltronic AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Siltronic AG's current Gross Margin % is -8.55%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.31 to a high of 43.38. Based on the distribution chart, Siltronic AG ranks #938 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Siltronic AG has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Siltronic AG's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Siltronic AG ranks #938 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Siltronic AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Historically, Siltronic AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.31 to 43.38 over the past decade. 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. 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 Siltronic AG and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Siltronic AG's current Gross Margin % is -8.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Siltronic AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siltronic AG (WBO:WAF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.81, compared to a current price of €82.65 — trading 53.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -8.55%. Siltronic AG's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Siltronic AG (WBO:WAF), the current Gross Margin % is -8.55% 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 Siltronic AG (WBO:WAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Siltronic AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €82.65 is trading 53.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €53.81.
GuruFocus considers Siltronic AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:WAF:
Gross Margin %: -8.55%
GF Value™: €53.81 vs. price of €82.65 (53.6% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:WAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Siltronic AG is engaged in the development, production, and marketing of semiconductor wafers. The company has production facilities in Asia, Europe, and the USA. The company offers Annealed Wafers, Floatzone, Power products, and Ultimate Silicon. Its geographic segments consist of Germany; Europe excluding Germany; the United States; Taiwan & (mainland) China; South Korea, and Asia excluding Taiwan, and (mainland) China.
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