Groupe AirwellXPAR:ALAIR -5.06%62 Gross Margin % is 11.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 15.03. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALAIR with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 416 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Groupe Airwell ranks worse than 88.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Groupe Airwell's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALAIR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.93 Med: 15.03 Max: 17.3
Current: 11.93
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Groupe Airwell was 17.30%. The lowest was 11.93%. And the median was 15.03%.
XPAR:ALAIR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 88.94% of 416
companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.425
vs XPAR:ALAIR: 11.93
Groupe Airwell had a gross margin of 11.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Groupe Airwell was 0.00% per year.
Groupe Airwell (XPAR:ALAIR) 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
Groupe Airwell had a gross margin of 11.51% 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.
Groupe Airwell Gross Margin % Related Terms
Groupe Airwell Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Groupe Airwell'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.
XPAR:ALAIR vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Groupe Airwell'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.
Groupe Airwell Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry
For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Groupe Airwell's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Groupe Airwell'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.
Groupe Airwell (XPAR:ALAIR) has a Gross Margin % of 11.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Groupe Airwell and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 15.03. Over the past decade, Groupe Airwell's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.93 to 17.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Groupe Airwell ranks #370 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 88.9%.
Is Groupe Airwell's Gross Margin % too high?
Groupe Airwell's current Gross Margin % of 11.51% is 23% below median its 10-year median of 15.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.93 to a high of 17.30. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.43. Groupe Airwell's value of 11.51% is 60.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Groupe Airwell ranks #370 out of 416 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Groupe Airwell has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Groupe Airwell's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Groupe Airwell ranks #370 out of 416 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Groupe Airwell in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.43. Groupe Airwell's value of 11.51% is 60.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Groupe Airwell's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.93 to 17.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.03 vs. the industry median of 29.43, Groupe Airwell 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.43, based on 416 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. Groupe Airwell's current Gross Margin % of 11.51% is 60.9% 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 Groupe Airwell and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Groupe Airwell's current Gross Margin % is 11.51%, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 15.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Groupe Airwell stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Airwell (XPAR:ALAIR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.78, compared to a current price of €1.50 — trading 46% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.51%, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 15.03 and 60.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.43. Groupe Airwell's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Groupe Airwell (XPAR:ALAIR), the current Gross Margin % is 11.51% 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 Groupe Airwell (XPAR:ALAIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Groupe Airwell stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.50 is trading 46% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.78.
GuruFocus considers Groupe Airwell to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALAIR:
Gross Margin %: 11.51% (23% below median its 10-year median of 15.03)
GF Value™: €2.78 vs. price of €1.50 (46% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.9% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#370 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALAIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Groupe Airwell is a French air-conditioning brand. It specializes in the distribution of air-conditioning, heating, and ventilation equipment and systems for the residential and tertiary markets. The group offers small, medium, and large power products to ensure the thermal comfort of homes, office spaces, shopping malls, public buildings, etc. The products are marketed to wholesalers/distributors and installers. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from France.
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