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Perrot Duval HoldingXSWX:PEDU -0.62%62 Gross Margin % is 67.72% as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 60.25. GuruFocus rates XSWX:PEDU with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF56.56 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Perrot Duval Holding ranks better than 97.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Perrot Duval Holding's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:PEDU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 54.54 Med: 60.25 Max: 73.41
Current: 68.26
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Perrot Duval Holding was 73.41%. The lowest was 54.54%. And the median was 60.25%.
XSWX:PEDU's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.56% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.88
vs XSWX:PEDU: 68.26
Perrot Duval Holding had a gross margin of 67.72% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Perrot Duval Holding was 2.20% per year.
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
Perrot Duval Holding had a gross margin of 67.72% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
Perrot Duval Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Perrot Duval Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Perrot Duval Holding'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:PEDU vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Perrot Duval Holding'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.
Perrot Duval Holding Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Perrot Duval Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Perrot Duval Holding'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.
Perrot Duval Holding (XSWX:PEDU) has a Gross Margin % of 67.72% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Perrot Duval Holding and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 60.25. Over the past decade, Perrot Duval Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.54 to 73.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Perrot Duval Holding ranks #73 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is Perrot Duval Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Perrot Duval Holding's current Gross Margin % of 67.72% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 60.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 54.54 to a high of 73.41. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Perrot Duval Holding's value of 67.72% is 151.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Perrot Duval Holding ranks #73 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Perrot Duval Holding has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Perrot Duval Holding's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Perrot Duval Holding ranks #73 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Perrot Duval Holding in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Perrot Duval Holding's value of 67.72% is 151.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Perrot Duval Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 54.54 to 73.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.25 vs. the industry median of 26.88, Perrot Duval Holding 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 26.88, 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. Perrot Duval Holding's current Gross Margin % of 67.72% is 151.9% 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 Perrot Duval Holding and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Perrot Duval Holding's current Gross Margin % is 67.72%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 60.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Perrot Duval Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perrot Duval Holding (XSWX:PEDU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF56.56, compared to a current price of CHF80.00 — trading 41.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 67.72%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 60.25 and 151.9% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.88. Perrot Duval Holding's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Perrot Duval Holding (XSWX:PEDU), the current Gross Margin % is 67.72% as of Apr. 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 Perrot Duval Holding (XSWX:PEDU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Perrot Duval Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF80.00 is trading 41.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF56.56.
GuruFocus considers Perrot Duval Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:PEDU:
Gross Margin %: 67.72% (12% above median its 10-year median of 60.25)
GF Value™: CHF56.56 vs. price of CHF80.00 (41.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 151.9% above the Industrial Products median (#73 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:PEDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Perrot Duval Holding SA is a holding company, that invests principally in financial, industrial, or commercial business enterprises. The company pursues its objective by directing its investments toward the creation and acquisition of small or medium-sized companies whose basic activities lie in technologies and, subsequently, the sale of such companies. The company operates in three segments that includes, Automated production processes, Chemical cosmetics activity, and Others.
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