SIG Group AGXSWX:SIGN +5.14%62 Gross Margin % is 8.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 62% below its 10-year median of 23.17. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SIGN with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF17.90 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 383 Packaging & Containers companies, SIG Group AG ranks worse than 67.89% on this metric.
SIG Group AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SIG Group AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SIGN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.63 Med: 23.17 Max: 23.57
Current: 16.66
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of SIG Group AG was 23.57%. The lowest was 16.63%. And the median was 23.17%.
XSWX:SIGN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.89% of 383
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.27
vs XSWX:SIGN: 16.66
SIG Group AG had a gross margin of 8.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SIG Group AG was -3.50% per year.
SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) 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
SIG Group AG had a gross margin of 8.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
SIG Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
SIG Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SIG 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:SIGN vs SW, PKG, AMCR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, SIG 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.
SIG Group AG Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SIG Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIG 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.
SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) has a Gross Margin % of 8.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SIG Group AG and its competitors. This is 62% below median its historical median of 23.17. Over the past decade, SIG Group AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.63 to 23.57. According to the industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #260 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is SIG Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
SIG Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 8.77% is 62% below median its 10-year median of 23.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.63 to a high of 23.57. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. SIG Group AG's value of 8.77% is 58.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #260 out of 383 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SIG Group AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIG Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #260 out of 383 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SIG Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.27. SIG Group AG's value of 8.77% is 58.8% below this benchmark. Historically, SIG Group AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.63 to 23.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.17 vs. the industry median of 21.27, SIG Group 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 a Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.27, based on 383 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. SIG Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 8.77% is 58.8% 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 SIG Group AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SIG Group AG's current Gross Margin % is 8.77%, which is 62% below median its own 10-year median of 23.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIG Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.90, compared to a current price of CHF12.88 — trading 28% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.77%, which is 62% below median its 10-year median of 23.17 and 58.8% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.27. SIG Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 9 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN), the current Gross Margin % is 8.77% 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF12.88 is trading 28% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.90.
GuruFocus considers SIG Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIGN:
Gross Margin %: 8.77% (62% below median its 10-year median of 23.17)
GF Value™: CHF17.90 vs. price of CHF12.88 (28% below fair value)
Industry Position: 58.8% below the Packaging & Containers median (#260 of 383)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SIG Group AG is a systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging solutions, comprising filling machines, sleeves, and closures as well as after-market services. Its geographical segments include Europe; India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA); Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas. It generates maximum revenue from the Europe segment. The company offers packaging solutions for the beverages and food industry.
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