Hans-Werner Aufrecht AGXTER:H9W +3.28%57 Gross Margin % is 30.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 43.31. GuruFocus rates XTER:H9W with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.98 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG ranks better than 82.65% on this metric.
XTER:H9W's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.65% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.8
vs XTER:H9W: 37.42
Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG had a gross margin of 30.04% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG was -4.30% per year.
Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG (XTER:H9W) 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
Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG had a gross margin of 30.04% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hans-Werner Aufrecht 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.
XTER:H9W vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Hans-Werner Aufrecht 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.
Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hans-Werner Aufrecht 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.
Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG (XTER:H9W) has a Gross Margin % of 30.04% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 43.31. Over the past decade, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.76 to 77.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG ranks #227 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's current Gross Margin % of 30.04% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 43.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.76 to a high of 77.76. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's value of 30.04% is 51.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG ranks #227 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG ranks #227 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's value of 30.04% is 51.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.76 to 77.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.31 vs. the industry median of 19.80, Hans-Werner Aufrecht 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.80, based on 1,308 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. Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's current Gross Margin % of 30.04% is 51.7% 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 Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's current Gross Margin % is 30.04%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 43.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG (XTER:H9W) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.98, compared to a current price of €3.78 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.04%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 43.31 and 51.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.80. Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG (XTER:H9W), the current Gross Margin % is 30.04% 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 Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG (XTER:H9W) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.78 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.98.
GuruFocus considers Hans-Werner Aufrecht AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:H9W:
Gross Margin %: 30.04% (31% below median its 10-year median of 43.31)
GF Value™: €2.98 vs. price of €3.78 (26.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#227 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:H9W stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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