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Elhim Iskra ADXBUL:ELHM 26 Gross Margin % is 17.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 23.45. GuruFocus rates XBUL:ELHM with a GF Score™ of 26/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Elhim Iskra AD ranks better than 52.02% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Elhim Iskra AD's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XBUL:ELHM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.7 Med: 23.45 Max: 28.32
Current: 27.6
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Elhim Iskra AD was 28.32%. The lowest was 15.70%. And the median was 23.45%.
XBUL:ELHM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.02% of 2999
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85
vs XBUL:ELHM: 27.60
Elhim Iskra AD had a gross margin of 17.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Elhim Iskra AD was 4.90% per year.
Elhim Iskra AD (XBUL:ELHM) 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
Elhim Iskra AD had a gross margin of 17.45% 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.
Elhim Iskra AD Gross Margin % Related Terms
Elhim Iskra AD Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elhim Iskra AD'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.
XBUL:ELHM vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Elhim Iskra AD'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.
Elhim Iskra AD Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Elhim Iskra AD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elhim Iskra AD'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.
Elhim Iskra AD (XBUL:ELHM) has a Gross Margin % of 17.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Elhim Iskra AD and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 23.45. Over the past decade, Elhim Iskra AD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.70 to 28.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Elhim Iskra AD ranks #1439 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is Elhim Iskra AD's Gross Margin % too high?
Elhim Iskra AD's current Gross Margin % of 17.45% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 23.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.70 to a high of 28.32. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Elhim Iskra AD's value of 17.45% is 35% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elhim Iskra AD ranks #1439 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elhim Iskra AD has a GF Score™ of 26/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elhim Iskra AD's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Elhim Iskra AD ranks #1439 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Elhim Iskra AD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Elhim Iskra AD's value of 17.45% is 35% below this benchmark. Historically, Elhim Iskra AD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.70 to 28.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.45 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Elhim Iskra AD 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.85, based on 2,999 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. Elhim Iskra AD's current Gross Margin % of 17.45% is 35% 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 Elhim Iskra AD and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elhim Iskra AD's current Gross Margin % is 17.45%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 23.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elhim Iskra AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elhim Iskra AD (XBUL:ELHM) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.65, compared to a current price of €0.18 — trading 71.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.45%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 23.45 and 35% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Elhim Iskra AD's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Elhim Iskra AD (XBUL:ELHM), the current Gross Margin % is 17.45% 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 Elhim Iskra AD (XBUL:ELHM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elhim Iskra AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.18 is trading 71.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.65.
GuruFocus considers Elhim Iskra AD to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XBUL:ELHM:
Gross Margin %: 17.45% (26% below median its 10-year median of 23.45)
GF Value™: €0.65 vs. price of €0.18 (71.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 35% below the Industrial Products median (#1439 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:ELHM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elhim Iskra AD manufactures lead-acid starter and traction batteries. The batteries are used in the equipment of motor vehicles, agricultural machinery, warehousing equipment, road construction machinery, under-floating equipment, railway transport, electric cars and golf carts, photovoltaic and wind power plants, among others.
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