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XTER:EFF0's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Median: 56.34 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG had a gross margin of 184.40% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG (XTER:EFF0) 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
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG had a gross margin of 184.40% 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.
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG Gross Margin % Chart
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG Annual Data
* 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.
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
* 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.
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG (XTER:EFF0) has a Gross Margin % of 184.40% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG ranks #999999 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's current Gross Margin % is 184.40%. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's value of 184.40% is 227.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG ranks #999999 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG has a GF Score™ of 43/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG ranks #999999 out of 549 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's value of 184.40% is 227.3% above this benchmark. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.34, based on 549 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. Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's current Gross Margin % of 184.40% is 227.3% 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 Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's current Gross Margin % is 184.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG stock overvalued right now?
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG (XTER:EFF0) has a current Gross Margin % of 184.40%. The current Gross Margin % is 184.40% and 227.3% above the Asset Management industry median of 56.34. Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG (XTER:EFF0), the current Gross Margin % is 184.40% 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.
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG Business Description
Deutsche Effecten- und Wechsel- Beteiligungsges AG is a Germany-based listed investment company that specializes in the selection, acquisition, development, and sale of tech companies. It focuses on asset management and companies whose technologies and business models have an impact on the future development of the financial industry. The company supports its portfolio companies with capital, expertise in corporate development, and its extensive network of experts.
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