OC Oerlikon AG, PfaffikonXSWX:OERL -1.63%52 Gross Margin % is 28.26% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 27.99. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OERL with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF2.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks better than 52.79% on this metric.
XSWX:OERL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.79% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs XSWX:OERL: 27.93
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon had a gross margin of 28.26% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon had a gross margin of 28.26% 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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Gross Margin % Related Terms
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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.
XSWX:OERL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) has a Gross Margin % of 28.26% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.99. Over the past decade, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.17 to 32.06. According to the industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #1415 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 47.2%.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Gross Margin % too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Gross Margin % of 28.26% is near median its 10-year median of 27.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.17 to a high of 32.06. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 28.26% is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #1415 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #1415 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 28.26% is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.17 to 32.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.99 vs. the industry median of 26.81, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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 26.81, based on 2,997 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. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Gross Margin % of 28.26% is 5.4% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Gross Margin % is 28.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.71, compared to a current price of CHF3.92 — trading 44.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.99 and 5.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 12 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL), the current Gross Margin % is 28.26% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF3.92 is trading 44.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.71.
GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OERL:
Gross Margin %: 28.26% (near median its 10-year median of 27.99)
GF Value™: CHF2.71 vs. price of CHF3.92 (44.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% above the Industrial Products median (#1415 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OERL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
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