MS Industrie AGXTER:MSAG +1.60%68 Gross Margin % is 38.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 47.18. GuruFocus rates XTER:MSAG with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.12 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, MS Industrie AG ranks better than 85.2% on this metric.
MS Industrie AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for MS Industrie AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:MSAG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.31 Med: 47.18 Max: 50.51
Current: 39.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of MS Industrie AG was 50.51%. The lowest was 39.31%. And the median was 47.18%.
XTER:MSAG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.2% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs XTER:MSAG: 39.31
MS Industrie AG had a gross margin of 38.82% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for MS Industrie AG was -4.20% per year.
MS Industrie AG (XTER:MSAG) 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
MS Industrie AG had a gross margin of 38.82% 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.
MS Industrie AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
MS Industrie AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MS Industrie 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, MS Industrie 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.
MS Industrie AG Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, MS Industrie AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MS Industrie 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.
MS Industrie AG (XTER:MSAG) has a Gross Margin % of 38.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on MS Industrie AG and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 47.18. Over the past decade, MS Industrie AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.31 to 50.51. According to the industry distribution chart, MS Industrie AG ranks #194 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 14.8%.
Is MS Industrie AG's Gross Margin % too high?
MS Industrie AG's current Gross Margin % of 38.82% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 47.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.31 to a high of 50.51. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. MS Industrie AG's value of 38.82% is 95.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MS Industrie AG ranks #194 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, MS Industrie AG has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MS Industrie AG's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, MS Industrie AG ranks #194 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places MS Industrie AG in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. MS Industrie AG's value of 38.82% is 95.7% above this benchmark. Historically, MS Industrie AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.31 to 50.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.18 vs. the industry median of 19.84, MS Industrie 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 19.84, 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. MS Industrie AG's current Gross Margin % of 38.82% is 95.7% 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 MS Industrie AG 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. MS Industrie AG's current Gross Margin % is 38.82%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 47.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MS Industrie AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS Industrie AG (XTER:MSAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.12, compared to a current price of €1.27 — trading 13.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.82%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 47.18 and 95.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. MS Industrie AG's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 MS Industrie AG (XTER:MSAG), the current Gross Margin % is 38.82% 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 MS Industrie AG (XTER:MSAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MS Industrie AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.27 is trading 13.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.12.
GuruFocus considers MS Industrie AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:MSAG:
Gross Margin %: 38.82% (18% below median its 10-year median of 47.18)
GF Value™: €1.12 vs. price of €1.27 (13.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 95.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#194 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:MSAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MS Industrie AG is a business consulting and investment holding company. Its segments include Powertrain technology, Ultrasonic technology, Services, and others. The company focuses its investment in automotive and motor engineering (Diesel and electrical engines), and welding engineering sectors (mechanical engineering and packaging systems).
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