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Paragon GmbH KGaAXTER:PGN -0.60%52 Gross Margin % is 57.89% as of Sep. 2025, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 51.76. GuruFocus rates XTER:PGN with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks better than 96.64% on this metric.
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
Paragon GmbH KGaA had a gross margin of 57.89% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paragon GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paragon GmbH KGaA'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:PGN vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Paragon GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paragon GmbH KGaA'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.
Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN) has a Gross Margin % of 57.89% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 51.76. Over the past decade, Paragon GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.25 to 58.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #44 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 3.4%.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % too high?
Paragon GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 57.89% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 51.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.25 to a high of 58.33. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Paragon GmbH KGaA's value of 57.89% is 191.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #44 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Paragon GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paragon GmbH KGaA's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Paragon GmbH KGaA ranks #44 out of 1309 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Paragon GmbH KGaA in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. Paragon GmbH KGaA's value of 57.89% is 191.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Paragon GmbH KGaA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.25 to 58.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.76 vs. the industry median of 19.87, Paragon GmbH KGaA 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 19.87, based on 1,309 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. Paragon GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % of 57.89% is 191.3% 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paragon GmbH KGaA's current Gross Margin % is 57.89%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 51.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paragon GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.03, compared to a current price of €1.66 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.89%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 51.76 and 191.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.87. Paragon GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN), the current Gross Margin % is 57.89% as of Sep. 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 Paragon GmbH KGaA (XTER:PGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paragon GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.66 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.03.
GuruFocus considers Paragon GmbH KGaA to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XTER:PGN:
Gross Margin %: 57.89% (12% above median its 10-year median of 51.76)
GF Value™: €3.03 vs. price of €1.66 (45.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 191.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#44 of 1309)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:PGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Paragon GmbH & Co KGaA develops and manufactures electronic components and sensors for the automotive industry. The business activity of the firm is operated in two segments namely Electronics and Mechanics. The Electronics segment that derives the majority of revenue sells air-quality sensors, high-end acoustic systems, and display instruments. The Mechanics segment focuses on adjustable body components such as adaptively extendable spoilers. Geographically all the activity of the firm functions through Germany, however, it also holds a presence at the international level.
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