JOST Werke SEXTER:JST -1.73%82 Gross Margin % is 28.82% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 26.95. GuruFocus rates XTER:JST with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of €59.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, JOST Werke SE ranks better than 70.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for JOST Werke SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:JST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.47 Med: 26.95 Max: 28.16
Current: 28.16
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of JOST Werke SE was 28.16%. The lowest was 25.47%. And the median was 26.95%.
XTER:JST's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.56% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs XTER:JST: 28.16
JOST Werke SE had a gross margin of 28.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for JOST Werke SE was 0.50% per year.
JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) 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
JOST Werke SE had a gross margin of 28.82% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
JOST Werke SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
JOST Werke SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JOST Werke SE'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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, JOST Werke SE'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.
JOST Werke SE Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, JOST Werke SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JOST Werke SE'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.
JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) has a Gross Margin % of 28.82% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JOST Werke SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.95. Over the past decade, JOST Werke SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.47 to 28.16. According to the industry distribution chart, JOST Werke SE ranks #386 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.4%.
Is JOST Werke SE's Gross Margin % too high?
JOST Werke SE's current Gross Margin % of 28.82% is near median its 10-year median of 26.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.47 to a high of 28.16. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. JOST Werke SE's value of 28.82% is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, JOST Werke SE ranks #386 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, JOST Werke SE has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JOST Werke SE's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, JOST Werke SE ranks #386 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts JOST Werke SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. JOST Werke SE's value of 28.82% is 45.3% above this benchmark. Historically, JOST Werke SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.47 to 28.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.95 vs. the industry median of 19.84, JOST Werke SE 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 19.84, based on 1,311 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. JOST Werke SE's current Gross Margin % of 28.82% is 45.3% 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 JOST Werke SE and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JOST Werke SE's current Gross Margin % is 28.82%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JOST Werke SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €59.63, compared to a current price of €51.10 — trading 14.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.82%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.95 and 45.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. JOST Werke SE's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST), the current Gross Margin % is 28.82% 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 JOST Werke SE (XTER:JST) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JOST Werke SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €51.10 is trading 14.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €59.63.
GuruFocus considers JOST Werke SE to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:JST:
Gross Margin %: 28.82% (near median its 10-year median of 26.95)
GF Value™: €59.63 vs. price of €51.10 (14.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#386 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:JST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JOST Werke SE designs and engineers its products and systems, and outsources high CapEx steps in the value chain, such as forging, casting and the pre-production of standard materials and parts to suppliers, and follows a local-for-local approach to source, produce and sell locally. It sells its products and systems to commercial vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) and body-builders of trucks, trailers, agricultural tractors and construction and mining equipment, and also sells spare parts and components to dealers and wholesalers who service the aftermarket. The product portfolio includes parts for trucks and trailers, hydraulic components and agricultural tractors. Its segments are EMEA, AMERICAS and APAC, with EMEA generating the majority of revenue.
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