Friwo AGXTER:CEA 43 Gross Margin % is 19.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 74% above its 10-year median of 11.02. GuruFocus rates XTER:CEA with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €13.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Friwo AG ranks worse than 74.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Friwo AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €7.13 Mil. Friwo AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €37.22 Mil. Therefore, Friwo AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 19.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Friwo AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:CEA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 3.48 Med: 11.02 Max: 17.74
Current: 17.74
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Friwo AG was 17.74%. The lowest was 3.48%. And the median was 11.02%.
XTER:CEA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 74.03% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs XTER:CEA: 17.74
Friwo AG had a gross margin of 19.15% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Friwo AG was 25.10% per year.
Friwo AG (XTER:CEA) 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
Friwo AG had a gross margin of 19.15% 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.
Friwo AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Friwo AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Friwo 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.
XTER:CEA vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Friwo 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.
Friwo AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Friwo AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Friwo 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.
Friwo AG (XTER:CEA) has a Gross Margin % of 19.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Friwo AG and its competitors. This is 74% above median its historical median of 11.02. Over the past decade, Friwo AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 17.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Friwo AG ranks #2218 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 74%.
Is Friwo AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Friwo AG's current Gross Margin % of 19.15% is 74% above median its 10-year median of 11.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 3.48 to a high of 17.74. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Friwo AG's value of 19.15% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Friwo AG ranks #2218 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Friwo AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Friwo AG's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Friwo AG ranks #2218 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Friwo AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Friwo AG's value of 19.15% is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Friwo AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 3.48 to 17.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.02 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Friwo 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Friwo AG's current Gross Margin % of 19.15% is 28.5% 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 Friwo AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Friwo AG's current Gross Margin % is 19.15%, which is 74% above median its own 10-year median of 11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Friwo AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friwo AG (XTER:CEA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.59, compared to a current price of €5.05 — trading 62.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.15%, which is 74% above median its 10-year median of 11.02 and 28.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Friwo AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Friwo AG (XTER:CEA), the current Gross Margin % is 19.15% 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 Friwo AG (XTER:CEA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Friwo AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.05 is trading 62.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €13.59.
GuruFocus considers Friwo AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XTER:CEA:
Gross Margin %: 19.15% (74% above median its 10-year median of 11.02)
GF Value™: €13.59 vs. price of €5.05 (62.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Industrial Products median (#2218 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:CEA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Friwo AG is engaged in the communication business sector. The company's portfolio includes standard, custom power supply, and charging solutions. It sells power supply units and chargers, drivers and dimmer solutions for light-emitting diode (LED) technology, as well as accessories, from primary and secondary adapters to power cords, and protective covers for LED drivers. The company operates throughout the German region.
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