dorma+kaba Holding AGXSWX:KABNE 65 Gross Margin % is 40.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 41.41. GuruFocus rates XSWX:KABNE with a GF Score™ of 65/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, dorma+kaba Holding AG ranks better than 83.76% on this metric.
XSWX:KABNE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.76% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs XSWX:KABNE: 40.82
dorma+kaba Holding AG had a gross margin of 40.85% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for dorma+kaba Holding AG was -0.30% per year.
dorma+kaba Holding AG (XSWX:KABNE) 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
dorma+kaba Holding AG had a gross margin of 40.85% 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.
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dorma+kaba Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for dorma+kaba 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:KABNE vs TT, JCI, CARR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, dorma+kaba 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.
dorma+kaba Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, dorma+kaba Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where dorma+kaba 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.
dorma+kaba Holding AG (XSWX:KABNE) has a Gross Margin % of 40.85% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on dorma+kaba Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.41. Over the past decade, dorma+kaba Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.23 to 42.66. According to the industry distribution chart, dorma+kaba Holding AG ranks #280 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 16.2%.
Is dorma+kaba Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
dorma+kaba Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 40.85% is near median its 10-year median of 41.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.23 to a high of 42.66. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. dorma+kaba Holding AG's value of 40.85% is 97.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, dorma+kaba Holding AG ranks #280 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, dorma+kaba Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does dorma+kaba Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, dorma+kaba Holding AG ranks #280 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places dorma+kaba Holding AG in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. dorma+kaba Holding AG's value of 40.85% is 97.3% above this benchmark. Historically, dorma+kaba Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.23 to 42.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.41 vs. the industry median of 20.71, dorma+kaba 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 a Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.71, based on 1,724 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. dorma+kaba Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 40.85% is 97.3% 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 dorma+kaba Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. dorma+kaba Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 40.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is dorma+kaba Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
dorma+kaba Holding AG (XSWX:KABNE) has a current Gross Margin % of 40.85%. The current Gross Margin % is 40.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.41 and 97.3% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. dorma+kaba Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 dorma+kaba Holding AG (XSWX:KABNE), the current Gross Margin % is 40.85% 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.
dorma+kaba Holding AG is a security group that provides smart and secure access solutions and systems in the security industry. The group offers products such as Door Hardware, Entrance Systems, Electronic Access & Data, Mechanical Key Systems, Lodging Systems, Safe Locks, Movable Walls, Key Systems, and dormakaba digital. Its Services are Maintenance, Emergency Callout & Repair, Genuine Spare Parts, Modernization & Upgrades, Installation, Training & Webinars, Consulting, and Digital Services. The company has two operating segments: Access Solutions and Key & Wall Solutions and OEM. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Access Solutions segment.
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