Fountaine PajotXPAR:ALFPC 47 Gross Margin % is 51.41% as of Aug. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 51.40. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALFPC with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Fountaine Pajot ranks better than 95.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fountaine Pajot's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:ALFPC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.47 Med: 51.4 Max: 57.33
Current: 53.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fountaine Pajot was 57.33%. The lowest was 40.47%. And the median was 51.40%.
XPAR:ALFPC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.58% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs XPAR:ALFPC: 53.52
Fountaine Pajot had a gross margin of 51.41% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fountaine Pajot was 0.40% per year.
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
Fountaine Pajot had a gross margin of 51.41% for the quarter that ended in Aug. 2025 => 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.
Fountaine Pajot Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fountaine Pajot Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fountaine Pajot'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:ALFPC vs BC, PII, THO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Recreational Vehicles subindustry, Fountaine Pajot'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.
Fountaine Pajot Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Fountaine Pajot's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fountaine Pajot'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.
Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) has a Gross Margin % of 51.41% as of Aug. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.40. Over the past decade, Fountaine Pajot's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.47 to 57.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #58 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is Fountaine Pajot's Gross Margin % too high?
Fountaine Pajot's current Gross Margin % of 51.41% is near median its 10-year median of 51.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.47 to a high of 57.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Fountaine Pajot's value of 51.41% is 159.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #58 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fountaine Pajot has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fountaine Pajot's Gross Margin % compare to BC and PII?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Fountaine Pajot ranks #58 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fountaine Pajot in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Fountaine Pajot's value of 51.41% is 159.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Fountaine Pajot's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.47 to 57.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.40 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Fountaine Pajot 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Fountaine Pajot's current Gross Margin % of 51.41% is 159.1% 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 Fountaine Pajot and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fountaine Pajot's current Gross Margin % is 51.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fountaine Pajot stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.14, compared to a current price of €92.00 — trading 65614.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.40 and 159.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Fountaine Pajot's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 4 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC), the current Gross Margin % is 51.41% as of Aug. 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 Fountaine Pajot (XPAR:ALFPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fountaine Pajot stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €92.00 is trading 65614.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.14.
GuruFocus considers Fountaine Pajot to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALFPC:
Gross Margin %: 51.41% (near median its 10-year median of 51.40)
GF Value™: €0.14 vs. price of €92.00 (65614.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 159.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#58 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALFPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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