SFS Group AGXSWX:SFSN 91 Gross Margin % is 58.40% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 63.37. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SFSN with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF115.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, SFS Group AG ranks better than 94.37% on this metric.
SFS Group AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SFS Group AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SFSN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.85 Med: 63.37 Max: 65.07
Current: 57.89
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SFS Group AG was 65.07%. The lowest was 56.85%. And the median was 63.37%.
XSWX:SFSN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.37% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs XSWX:SFSN: 57.89
SFS Group AG had a gross margin of 58.40% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SFS Group AG was -2.10% per year.
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) 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
SFS Group AG had a gross margin of 58.40% 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.
SFS Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
SFS Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFS Group 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:SFSN vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFS Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) has a Gross Margin % of 58.40% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SFS Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 63.37. Over the past decade, SFS Group AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.85 to 65.07. According to the industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #169 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 5.6%.
Is SFS Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
SFS Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.40% is near median its 10-year median of 63.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.85 to a high of 65.07. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. SFS Group AG's value of 58.40% is 118% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #169 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SFS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFS Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #169 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SFS Group AG in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. SFS Group AG's value of 58.40% is 118% above this benchmark. Historically, SFS Group AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.85 to 65.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 63.37 vs. the industry median of 26.79, SFS Group 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 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. SFS Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.40% is 118% 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 SFS Group 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. SFS Group AG's current Gross Margin % is 58.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 63.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF115.45, compared to a current price of CHF133.60 — trading 15.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 63.37 and 118% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. SFS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 7 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN), the current Gross Margin % is 58.40% 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF133.60 is trading 15.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF115.45.
GuruFocus considers SFS Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SFSN:
Gross Margin %: 58.40% (near median its 10-year median of 63.37)
GF Value™: CHF115.45 vs. price of CHF133.60 (15.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 118% above the Industrial Products median (#169 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SFSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFS Group AG is engaged in the development and manufacture of precision components, fastening systems, and distribution and logistics solutions for various industries. The group operates through three segments: Engineered Components, which develops and manufactures precision components, assemblies and fastening solutions for industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace and medical devices; Fastening Systems, which develops and markets application-specific mechanical fastening systems mainly for the construction industry; and Distribution & Logistics, which supplies fastening elements, tools, C-parts and procurement and logistics solutions to industrial and manufacturing customers.
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