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Signaux GirodXPAR:ALGIR -0.87%67 Gross Margin % is 23.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 28.93. GuruFocus rates XPAR:ALGIR with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 981 Transportation companies, Signaux Girod ranks better than 63.2% on this metric.
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
Signaux Girod had a gross margin of 23.66% 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.
Signaux Girod Gross Margin % Related Terms
Signaux Girod Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Signaux Girod'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:ALGIR vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Signaux Girod'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.
Signaux Girod Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Signaux Girod's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Signaux Girod'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.
Signaux Girod (XPAR:ALGIR) has a Gross Margin % of 23.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Signaux Girod and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 28.93. Over the past decade, Signaux Girod's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.06 to 32.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Signaux Girod ranks #361 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.8%.
Is Signaux Girod's Gross Margin % too high?
Signaux Girod's current Gross Margin % of 23.66% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 28.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.06 to a high of 32.36. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Signaux Girod's value of 23.66% is 15.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Signaux Girod ranks #361 out of 981 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Signaux Girod has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Signaux Girod's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Signaux Girod ranks #361 out of 981 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Signaux Girod in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Signaux Girod's value of 23.66% is 15.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Signaux Girod's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.06 to 32.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.93 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Signaux Girod 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 981 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. Signaux Girod's current Gross Margin % of 23.66% is 15.9% 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 Signaux Girod and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Signaux Girod's current Gross Margin % is 23.66%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 28.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Signaux Girod stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signaux Girod (XPAR:ALGIR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.78, compared to a current price of €17.00 — trading 15% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.66%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 28.93 and 15.9% above the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Signaux Girod's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Signaux Girod (XPAR:ALGIR), the current Gross Margin % is 23.66% 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 Signaux Girod (XPAR:ALGIR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Signaux Girod stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.00 is trading 15% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.78.
GuruFocus considers Signaux Girod to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALGIR:
Gross Margin %: 23.66% (18% below median its 10-year median of 28.93)
GF Value™: €14.78 vs. price of €17.00 (15% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.9% above the Transportation median (#361 of 981)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALGIR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Signaux Girod SA is a company engaged in the design and development, erection, maintenance and lease of road signs and associated products. The group product and service include enamel signage equipment: for airport and station signs, illuminated signs, cultural location signs, road signs, road sign equipment, ground marking services: for work on roads, parking lots, tourist signage equipment, location identification equipment: for information and orientation in a public or private place, street fittings: bus shelters, municipal display boards and temporary signage equipment. The group also distributes media to sign letterers, screen printers, sign painters, and digital printing specialists.
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