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Industrial Holding Bulgaria ADXBUL:IHB 58 Gross Margin % is 73.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 176% above its 10-year median of 26.50. GuruFocus rates XBUL:IHB with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks better than 51.07% on this metric.
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) 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 Holding Bulgaria AD had a gross margin of 73.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Gross Margin % Related Terms
Industrial Holding Bulgaria 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 Holding Bulgaria AD Gross Margin % Chart
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Industrial Holding Bulgaria 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 Holding Bulgaria AD Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Industrial Holding Bulgaria 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 Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) has a Gross Margin % of 73.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD and its competitors. This is 176% above median its historical median of 26.50. Over the past decade, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 46.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks #252 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 48.9%.
Is Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Gross Margin % too high?
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's current Gross Margin % of 73.12% is 176% above median its 10-year median of 26.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.08 to a high of 46.61. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's value of 73.12% is 181.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks #252 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's Gross Margin % compare to MMM and HON?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD ranks #252 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's value of 73.12% is 181.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.08 to 46.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.50 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 515 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 Holding Bulgaria AD's current Gross Margin % of 73.12% is 181.7% 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 Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's current Gross Margin % is 73.12%, which is 176% above median its own 10-year median of 26.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.32, compared to a current price of €0.80 — trading 39.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 73.12%, which is 176% above median its 10-year median of 26.50 and 181.7% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 6 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 Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB), the current Gross Margin % is 73.12% 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 Holding Bulgaria AD (XBUL:IHB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.80 is trading 39.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.32.
GuruFocus considers Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XBUL:IHB:
Gross Margin %: 73.12% (176% above median its 10-year median of 26.50)
GF Value™: €1.32 vs. price of €0.80 (39.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 181.7% above the Conglomerates median (#252 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XBUL:IHB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD Business Description
Industrial Holding Bulgaria AD is engaged in acquisition, management, assessment and sale of shares in Bulgarian and foreign companies, acquisition, assessment and sale of patents, cession of licenses to use patents to companies in which the company holds shares, financing of companies in which the company holds shares, as well as any other activity not prohibited by law.
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