Bossard Holding AGXSWX:BOSN +0.77%86 Gross Margin % is 32.08% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 31.70. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BOSN with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF188.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 154 Industrial Distribution companies, Bossard Holding AG ranks better than 71.43% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bossard Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:BOSN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.6 Med: 31.7 Max: 32.96
Current: 32.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bossard Holding AG was 32.96%. The lowest was 30.60%. And the median was 31.70%.
XSWX:BOSN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.43% of 154
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.295
vs XSWX:BOSN: 32.34
Bossard Holding AG had a gross margin of 32.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bossard Holding AG was 1.10% per year.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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
Bossard Holding AG had a gross margin of 32.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Bossard Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard 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:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Gross Margin % of 32.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.70. Over the past decade, Bossard Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.60 to 32.96. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #44 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 28.6%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 32.08% is near median its 10-year median of 31.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.60 to a high of 32.96. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. Bossard Holding AG's value of 32.08% is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #44 out of 154 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #44 out of 154 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Bossard Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.30. Bossard Holding AG's value of 32.08% is 32% above this benchmark. Historically, Bossard Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.60 to 32.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.70 vs. the industry median of 24.30, Bossard 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.30, based on 154 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. Bossard Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 32.08% is 32% 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 32.08%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.59, compared to a current price of CHF195.50 — trading 3.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.08%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.70 and 32% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.30. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 9 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Gross Margin % is 32.08% 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF195.50 is trading 3.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.59.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Gross Margin %: 32.08% (near median its 10-year median of 31.70)
GF Value™: CHF188.59 vs. price of CHF195.50 (3.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32% above the Industrial Distribution median (#44 of 154)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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