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Industrial Capital Holding ADXBUL:HIKA 67 Gross Margin % is 21.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 22.16. GuruFocus rates XBUL:HIKA with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.51 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 621 Capital Markets companies, Industrial Capital Holding AD ranks worse than 73.11% on this metric.
Industrial Capital Holding AD (XBUL:HIKA) 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
Industrial Capital Holding AD had a gross margin of 21.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Industrial Capital Holding AD Gross Margin % Related Terms
Industrial Capital Holding AD Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Industrial Capital Holding AD Gross Margin % Chart
XBUL:HIKA vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Industrial Capital Holding 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.
Industrial Capital Holding AD Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Industrial Capital Holding AD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrial Capital Holding 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.
Industrial Capital Holding AD (XBUL:HIKA) has a Gross Margin % of 21.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Industrial Capital Holding AD and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.16. Over the past decade, Industrial Capital Holding AD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.73 to 27.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrial Capital Holding AD ranks #454 out of 621 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is Industrial Capital Holding AD's Gross Margin % too high?
Industrial Capital Holding AD's current Gross Margin % of 21.47% is near median its 10-year median of 22.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.73 to a high of 27.28. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 50.23. Industrial Capital Holding AD's value of 21.47% is 57.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrial Capital Holding AD ranks #454 out of 621 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrial Capital Holding AD has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial Capital Holding AD's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Industrial Capital Holding AD ranks #454 out of 621 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Industrial Capital Holding AD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.23. Industrial Capital Holding AD's value of 21.47% is 57.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Industrial Capital Holding AD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.73 to 27.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.16 vs. the industry median of 50.23, Industrial Capital Holding 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 a Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 50.23, based on 621 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. Industrial Capital Holding AD's current Gross Margin % of 21.47% is 57.3% 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 Industrial Capital Holding AD and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrial Capital Holding AD's current Gross Margin % is 21.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrial Capital Holding AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Capital Holding AD (XBUL:HIKA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.51, compared to a current price of €1.17 — trading 53.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.16 and 57.3% below the Capital Markets industry median of 50.23. Industrial Capital Holding AD's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Industrial Capital Holding AD (XBUL:HIKA), the current Gross Margin % is 21.47% 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 Industrial Capital Holding AD (XBUL:HIKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Capital Holding AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.17 is trading 53.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.51.
GuruFocus considers Industrial Capital Holding AD to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XBUL:HIKA:
Gross Margin %: 21.47% (near median its 10-year median of 22.16)
GF Value™: €2.51 vs. price of €1.17 (53.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.3% below the Capital Markets median (#454 of 621)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:HIKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrial Capital Holding AD is a Bulgaria-based holding company engaged in the evaluation, acquisition, management, and sale of shares in Bulgarian and foreign companies.
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