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Datron AGXTER:DAR 85 Gross Margin % is 57.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 58.54. GuruFocus rates XTER:DAR with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of €14.75 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,000 Industrial Products companies, Datron AG ranks worse than 99.73% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Datron AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €18.35 Mil. Datron AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €31.80 Mil. Therefore, Datron AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 57.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Datron AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:DAR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.73 Med: 58.54 Max: 60.52
Current: 60.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Datron AG was 60.52%. The lowest was 55.73%. And the median was 58.54%.
XTER:DAR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.73% of 3000
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs XTER:DAR: 60.52
Datron AG had a gross margin of 57.70% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Datron AG was 0.60% per year.
Datron AG (XTER:DAR) 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
Datron AG had a gross margin of 57.70% 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.
Datron AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Datron AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Datron 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:DAR vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Datron 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.
Datron AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Datron AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Datron 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.
Datron AG (XTER:DAR) has a Gross Margin % of 57.70% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Datron AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.54. Over the past decade, Datron AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.73 to 60.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Datron AG ranks #2992 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 99.7%.
Is Datron AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Datron AG's current Gross Margin % of 57.70% is near median its 10-year median of 58.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.73 to a high of 60.52. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Datron AG's value of 57.70% is 115.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Datron AG ranks #2992 out of 3000 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Datron AG has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datron AG's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Datron AG ranks #2992 out of 3000 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Datron AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Datron AG's value of 57.70% is 115.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Datron AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.73 to 60.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.54 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Datron 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 26.82, based on 3,000 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. Datron AG's current Gross Margin % of 57.70% is 115.1% 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 Datron AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Datron AG's current Gross Margin % is 57.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datron AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datron AG (XTER:DAR) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.75, compared to a current price of €8.15 — trading 44.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.54 and 115.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Datron AG's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Datron AG (XTER:DAR), the current Gross Margin % is 57.70% 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 Datron AG (XTER:DAR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datron AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.15 is trading 44.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.75.
GuruFocus considers Datron AG to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:DAR:
Gross Margin %: 57.70% (near median its 10-year median of 58.54)
GF Value™: €14.75 vs. price of €8.15 (44.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 115.1% above the Industrial Products median (#2992 of 3000)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:DAR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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