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Candela InvestXBRU:CAND 53 Gross Margin % is 3.99% as of Dec. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 6.47. GuruFocus rates XBRU:CAND with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Asset Management companies, Candela Invest ranks worse than 89.67% on this metric.
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
Candela Invest had a gross margin of 3.99% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Candela Invest Gross Margin % Related Terms
Candela Invest Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Candela Invest'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.
XBRU:CAND vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Candela Invest'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.
Candela Invest Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Candela Invest's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Candela Invest'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.
Candela Invest (XBRU:CAND) has a Gross Margin % of 3.99% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Candela Invest and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 6.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Candela Invest ranks #495 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 89.7%.
Is Candela Invest's Gross Margin % too high?
Candela Invest's current Gross Margin % of 3.99% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 6.47. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Candela Invest's value of 3.99% is 92.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Candela Invest ranks #495 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Candela Invest has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Candela Invest's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Candela Invest ranks #495 out of 552 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Candela Invest in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.54. Candela Invest's value of 3.99% is 92.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.47 vs. the industry median of 56.54, Candela Invest 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.54, based on 552 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. Candela Invest's current Gross Margin % of 3.99% is 92.9% 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 Candela Invest and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Candela Invest's current Gross Margin % is 3.99%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 6.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Candela Invest stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candela Invest (XBRU:CAND) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.18, compared to a current price of €2.22 — trading 1.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.99%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 6.47 and 92.9% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.54. Candela Invest's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Candela Invest (XBRU:CAND), the current Gross Margin % is 3.99% 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 Candela Invest (XBRU:CAND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Candela Invest stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.22 is trading 1.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.18.
GuruFocus considers Candela Invest to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XBRU:CAND:
Gross Margin %: 3.99% (38% below median its 10-year median of 6.47)
GF Value™: €2.18 vs. price of €2.22 (1.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.9% below the Asset Management median (#495 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBRU:CAND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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