Stadler Rail AGXSWX:SRAIL -3.10%74 Gross Margin % is 11.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 11.30. GuruFocus rates XSWX:SRAIL with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF31.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Stadler Rail AG ranks worse than 74.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stadler Rail AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:SRAIL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.28 Med: 11.3 Max: 14.53
Current: 11.42
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Stadler Rail AG was 14.53%. The lowest was 10.28%. And the median was 11.30%.
XSWX:SRAIL's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.72% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs XSWX:SRAIL: 11.42
Stadler Rail AG had a gross margin of 11.31% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Stadler Rail AG was 2.00% per year.
Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) 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
Stadler Rail AG had a gross margin of 11.31% 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.
Stadler Rail AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stadler Rail AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stadler Rail 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:SRAIL vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Stadler Rail 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.
Stadler Rail AG Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stadler Rail AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stadler Rail 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.
Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) has a Gross Margin % of 11.31% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stadler Rail AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 11.30. Over the past decade, Stadler Rail AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.28 to 14.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #736 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 74.7%.
Is Stadler Rail AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Stadler Rail AG's current Gross Margin % of 11.31% is near median its 10-year median of 11.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.28 to a high of 14.53. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Stadler Rail AG's value of 11.31% is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #736 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Stadler Rail AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stadler Rail AG's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stadler Rail AG ranks #736 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Stadler Rail AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Stadler Rail AG's value of 11.31% is 44.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Stadler Rail AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.28 to 14.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.30 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Stadler Rail 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Stadler Rail AG's current Gross Margin % of 11.31% is 44.6% 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 Stadler Rail AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stadler Rail AG's current Gross Margin % is 11.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 11.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stadler Rail AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF31.44, compared to a current price of CHF23.10 — trading 26.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 11.30 and 44.6% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Stadler Rail AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL), the current Gross Margin % is 11.31% 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 Stadler Rail AG (XSWX:SRAIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stadler Rail AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF23.10 is trading 26.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF31.44.
GuruFocus considers Stadler Rail AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SRAIL:
Gross Margin %: 11.31% (near median its 10-year median of 11.30)
GF Value™: CHF31.44 vs. price of CHF23.10 (26.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Transportation median (#736 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SRAIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stadler Rail AG is a Switzerland based producer of rolling stock and related systems. The company operates in three reportable segments that are Rolling Stock segment which include the manufacturing of various types of rail vehicles. The Service & Components segment offers full service, modernization and revision, spare parts service, and vehicle repairs, including the maintenance and assessment of defects, and Signalling segment develops and distributes various signalling solutions for vehicles and infrastructures. Geographically, the company operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, America, CIS and Rest of the world.
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