Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AGXSWX:HDD 67 Gross Margin % is 26.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 48.10. GuruFocus rates XSWX:HDD with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF1.06. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks better than 88.01% on this metric.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) 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
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG had a gross margin of 26.34% 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Gross Margin % Chart
XSWX:HDD vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a Gross Margin % of 26.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 48.10. Over the past decade, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.22 to 51.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #360 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12%.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Gross Margin % of 26.34% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 48.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.22 to a high of 51.34. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 26.34% is 1.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #360 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #360 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 26.34% is 1.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.22 to 51.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 48.10 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Gross Margin % of 26.34% is 1.7% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Gross Margin % is 26.34%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 48.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.06, compared to a current price of CHF1.32 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.34%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 48.10 and 1.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD), the current Gross Margin % is 26.34% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.32 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.06.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HDD:
Gross Margin %: 26.34% (45% below median its 10-year median of 48.10)
GF Value™: CHF1.06 vs. price of CHF1.32 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.7% below the Industrial Products median (#360 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
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