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Adval Tech Holding AGXSWX:ADVN 60 Gross Margin % is 44.49% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 49.63. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ADVN with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF62.08 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,011 Industrial Products companies, Adval Tech Holding AG ranks better than 85.05% on this metric.
XSWX:ADVN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.05% of 3011
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85
vs XSWX:ADVN: 44.43
Adval Tech Holding AG had a gross margin of 44.49% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Adval Tech Holding AG was -3.20% per year.
Adval Tech Holding AG (XSWX:ADVN) 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
Adval Tech Holding AG had a gross margin of 44.49% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Adval Tech Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Adval Tech Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adval Tech Holding AG'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.
XSWX:ADVN vs ATI, CRS, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Adval Tech Holding AG'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.
Adval Tech Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Adval Tech Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adval Tech Holding AG'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.
Adval Tech Holding AG (XSWX:ADVN) has a Gross Margin % of 44.49% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Adval Tech Holding AG and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 49.63. Over the past decade, Adval Tech Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.90 to 54.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Adval Tech Holding AG ranks #450 out of 3011 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Adval Tech Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Adval Tech Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 44.49% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 49.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.90 to a high of 54.62. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Adval Tech Holding AG's value of 44.49% is 65.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adval Tech Holding AG ranks #450 out of 3011 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Adval Tech Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adval Tech Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Adval Tech Holding AG ranks #450 out of 3011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Adval Tech Holding AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Adval Tech Holding AG's value of 44.49% is 65.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Adval Tech Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.90 to 54.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.63 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Adval Tech Holding AG 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.85, based on 3,011 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. Adval Tech Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 44.49% is 65.7% 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 Adval Tech Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adval Tech Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 44.49%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 49.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adval Tech Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adval Tech Holding AG (XSWX:ADVN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF62.08, compared to a current price of CHF44.00 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.49%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 49.63 and 65.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Adval Tech Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Adval Tech Holding AG (XSWX:ADVN), the current Gross Margin % is 44.49% as of Jun. 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 Adval Tech Holding AG (XSWX:ADVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adval Tech Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF44.00 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF62.08.
GuruFocus considers Adval Tech Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ADVN:
Gross Margin %: 44.49% (10% below median its 10-year median of 49.63)
GF Value™: CHF62.08 vs. price of CHF44.00 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65.7% above the Industrial Products median (#450 of 3011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ADVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adval Tech Holding AG is an industrial supplier of technologically sophisticated components and subassemblies made of metal and plastic. The company focuses on the automotive market and on related applications. The Components division is engaged in the manufacture of metal and plastic high-volume components, focusing on the automotive industry in terms of quantities, quality requirements, lifetime, and production processes. Geographically, activities function through Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, France, Czech Republic, Turkey, Slovakia, other European countries, China, North America, Latin America, Africa, Australia and Oceania. Maximum revenue is generated from Germany region.
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