BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) Gross Margin %: 17.78% (As of Jun. 2025) — 49% Above Median


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What is BayWa AG Gross Margin %?

BayWa AG XSWX:BYW6 63 Gross Margin % is 17.78% as of Jun. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 11.93. GuruFocus rates XSWX:BYW6 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.39. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, BayWa AG ranks worse than 82.26% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. BayWa AG's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF1,183 Mil. BayWa AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was CHF6,655 Mil. Therefore, BayWa AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 17.78%.


The historical rank and industry rank for BayWa AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:BYW6' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.4   Med: 11.93   Max: 13.86
Current: 13.17


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of BayWa AG was 13.86%. The lowest was 10.40%. And the median was 11.93%.

XSWX:BYW6's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
82.26% of 513 companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96 vs XSWX:BYW6: 13.17

BayWa AG had a gross margin of 17.78% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BayWa AG was 0.60% per year.


BayWa AG  (XSWX:BYW6) 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

BayWa AG had a gross margin of 17.78% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable 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.


BayWa AG Gross Margin % Related Terms


BayWa AG Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for BayWa 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.

BayWa AG Gross Margin % Chart

BayWa AG Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.86 13.44 12.25 13.42 12.57

BayWa AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 12.47 14.45 15.48 10.68 17.78

XSWX:BYW6 vs HON, MMM: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, BayWa 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.


BayWa AG Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, BayWa AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where BayWa AG's Gross Margin % falls into.


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BayWa AG Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

BayWa AG's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=2533.5 / 20162.764
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(20162.764 - 17629.22) / 20162.764
=12.57 %

BayWa AG's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=1183.2 / 6654.64
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(6654.64 - 5471.42) / 6654.64
=17.78 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 17.78% mean?
BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) has a Gross Margin % of 17.78% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BayWa AG and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 11.93. Over the past decade, BayWa AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.40 to 13.86. According to the industry distribution chart, BayWa AG ranks #422 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 82.3%.
Is BayWa AG's Gross Margin % too high?
BayWa AG's current Gross Margin % of 17.78% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 11.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.40 to a high of 13.86. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. BayWa AG's value of 17.78% is 31.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BayWa AG ranks #422 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, BayWa AG has a GF Score™ of 63/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BayWa AG's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, BayWa AG ranks #422 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BayWa AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. BayWa AG's value of 17.78% is 31.5% below this benchmark. Historically, BayWa AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.40 to 13.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.93 vs. the industry median of 25.96, BayWa AG has consistently been below 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 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. BayWa AG's current Gross Margin % of 17.78% is 31.5% below 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 BayWa AG and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BayWa AG's current Gross Margin % is 17.78%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 11.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BayWa AG stock overvalued right now?
BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.78%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.39, compared to a current price of CHF2.39 — trading 71.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.78%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 11.93 and 31.5% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. BayWa AG's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6), the current Gross Margin % is 17.78% as of Jun. 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 BayWa AG (XSWX:BYW6) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BayWa AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF2.39 is trading 71.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.39.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:BYW6:

  • Gross Margin %: 17.78% (49% above median its 10-year median of 11.93)
  • GF Value™: CHF1.39 vs. price of CHF2.39 (71.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 63/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 31.5% below the Conglomerates median (#422 of 513)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BYW6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


BayWa AG Business Description

Address Arabellastrasse 4, Munich, BY, DEU, 81925
BayWa AG is a trading and logistics services company that operates through segments: Agri Trade & Service, Agricultural Equipment, The Renewable Energies segment, which is the majority revenue generator, Heating & Mobility, and Building Materials. The group's core market is in Germany, Austria, and the Netherlands.
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