Data Modul AGXTER:DAM 77 Gross Margin % is 17.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% below its 10-year median of 21.75. GuruFocus rates XTER:DAM with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €26.51 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Data Modul AG ranks worse than 73.88% on this metric.
Data Modul AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Data Modul AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:DAM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.38 Med: 21.75 Max: 23.21
Current: 14.98
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Data Modul AG was 23.21%. The lowest was 14.38%. And the median was 21.75%.
XTER:DAM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.88% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs XTER:DAM: 14.98
Data Modul AG had a gross margin of 17.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Data Modul AG was -7.20% per year.
Data Modul AG (XTER:DAM) 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
Data Modul AG had a gross margin of 17.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Data Modul AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Data Modul AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Data Modul 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:DAM vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Data Modul 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.
Data Modul AG Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Data Modul AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Data Modul 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.
Data Modul AG (XTER:DAM) has a Gross Margin % of 17.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Data Modul AG and its competitors. This is 21% below median its historical median of 21.75. Over the past decade, Data Modul AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.38 to 23.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Data Modul AG ranks #1810 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Data Modul AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Data Modul AG's current Gross Margin % of 17.13% is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.38 to a high of 23.21. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Data Modul AG's value of 17.13% is 30.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Data Modul AG ranks #1810 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Data Modul AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Data Modul AG's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Data Modul AG ranks #1810 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Data Modul AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Data Modul AG's value of 17.13% is 30.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Data Modul AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.38 to 23.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.75 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Data Modul 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Data Modul AG's current Gross Margin % of 17.13% is 30.2% 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 Data Modul AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Data Modul AG's current Gross Margin % is 17.13%, which is 21% below median its own 10-year median of 21.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Data Modul AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Modul AG (XTER:DAM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.51, compared to a current price of €29.80 — trading 12.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.13%, which is 21% below median its 10-year median of 21.75 and 30.2% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Data Modul AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Data Modul AG (XTER:DAM), the current Gross Margin % is 17.13% as of Mar. 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 Data Modul AG (XTER:DAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Data Modul AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €29.80 is trading 12.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €26.51.
GuruFocus considers Data Modul AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:DAM:
Gross Margin %: 17.13% (21% below median its 10-year median of 21.75)
GF Value™: €26.51 vs. price of €29.80 (12.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.2% below the Hardware median (#1810 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:DAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Data Modul AG develops, manufactures & distributes flatbed displays, monitors, electronic subassemblies & complete information systems. It is organized into two main business segments. The Displays business segment engages in the purchase & distribution of displays, easy touch displays, electronic subassemblies & custom products. The Systems business segment comprises selling easy panel & easy embedded Solutions & special monitors for marine navigation & medical device applications. It serves customers in the mechanical engineering, medical device technology, automotive & gaming industries. The majority of revenue is from the Displays segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from foreign markets.
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