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Hydro ExploitationsXPAR:MLHYE 25 Gross Margin % is 52.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 67.77. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLHYE with a GF Score™ of 25/100 and a GF Value™ of €164.26. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Construction companies, Hydro Exploitations ranks better than 89.76% 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
Hydro Exploitations had a gross margin of 52.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Hydro Exploitations Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hydro Exploitations Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hydro Exploitations'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:MLHYE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hydro Exploitations'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.
Hydro Exploitations Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hydro Exploitations's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydro Exploitations'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.
Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE) has a Gross Margin % of 52.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hydro Exploitations and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 67.77. Over the past decade, Hydro Exploitations' Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.74 to 74.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydro Exploitations ranks #177 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 10.2%.
Is Hydro Exploitations' Gross Margin % too high?
Hydro Exploitations' current Gross Margin % of 52.74% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 67.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.74 to a high of 74.48. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Hydro Exploitations' value of 52.74% is 153.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydro Exploitations ranks #177 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hydro Exploitations has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hydro Exploitations' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hydro Exploitations ranks #177 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hydro Exploitations in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Hydro Exploitations' value of 52.74% is 153.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hydro Exploitations' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.74 to 74.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.77 vs. the industry median of 20.77, Hydro Exploitations 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.77, based on 1,729 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. Hydro Exploitations's current Gross Margin % of 52.74% is 153.9% 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 Hydro Exploitations and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydro Exploitations's current Gross Margin % is 52.74%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 67.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydro Exploitations stock overvalued right now?
Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE) has a current Gross Margin % of 52.74%. The stock's GF Value™ is €164.26, compared to a current price of €102.00 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.74%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 67.77 and 153.9% above the Construction industry median of 20.77. Hydro Exploitations' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 2 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 Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE), the current Gross Margin % is 52.74% 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 Hydro Exploitations (XPAR:MLHYE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydro Exploitations stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €102.00 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €164.26.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLHYE:
Gross Margin %: 52.74% (22% below median its 10-year median of 67.77)
GF Value™: €164.26 vs. price of €102.00 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 153.9% above the Construction median (#177 of 1729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLHYE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hydro Exploitations SA is one of the service providers in Switzerland for the operation and maintenance of electrical installations. The specialized services provided by the company include underwater auscultation, multibeam and single beam bathymetry, CO2 cleaning, and transformer oil treatment.
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