AD Plastik DDZAG:ADPL +0.36%77 Gross Margin % is 43.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 42.29. GuruFocus rates ZAG:ADPL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, AD Plastik DD ranks better than 85.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for AD Plastik DD's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZAG:ADPL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 38.63 Med: 42.29 Max: 47.61
Current: 39.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AD Plastik DD was 47.61%. The lowest was 38.63%. And the median was 42.29%.
ZAG:ADPL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.58% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs ZAG:ADPL: 39.64
AD Plastik DD had a gross margin of 43.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AD Plastik DD was 0.60% per year.
AD Plastik DD (ZAG:ADPL) 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
AD Plastik DD had a gross margin of 43.91% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
AD Plastik DD Gross Margin % Related Terms
AD Plastik DD Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AD Plastik DD'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.
ZAG:ADPL vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, AD Plastik DD'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.
AD Plastik DD Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, AD Plastik DD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AD Plastik DD'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.
AD Plastik DD (ZAG:ADPL) has a Gross Margin % of 43.91% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AD Plastik DD and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.29. Over the past decade, AD Plastik DD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.63 to 47.61. According to the industry distribution chart, AD Plastik DD ranks #189 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 14.4%.
Is AD Plastik DD's Gross Margin % too high?
AD Plastik DD's current Gross Margin % of 43.91% is near median its 10-year median of 42.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.63 to a high of 47.61. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. AD Plastik DD's value of 43.91% is 121.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AD Plastik DD ranks #189 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AD Plastik DD has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AD Plastik DD's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, AD Plastik DD ranks #189 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AD Plastik DD in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. AD Plastik DD's value of 43.91% is 121.3% above this benchmark. Historically, AD Plastik DD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.63 to 47.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.29 vs. the industry median of 19.84, AD Plastik DD 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. AD Plastik DD's current Gross Margin % of 43.91% is 121.3% 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 AD Plastik DD 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. AD Plastik DD's current Gross Margin % is 43.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AD Plastik DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AD Plastik DD (ZAG:ADPL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.82, compared to a current price of €27.80 — trading 65.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.29 and 121.3% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. AD Plastik DD's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 AD Plastik DD (ZAG:ADPL), the current Gross Margin % is 43.91% 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 AD Plastik DD (ZAG:ADPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AD Plastik DD stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.80 is trading 65.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.82.
GuruFocus considers AD Plastik DD to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:ADPL:
Gross Margin %: 43.91% (near median its 10-year median of 42.29)
GF Value™: €16.82 vs. price of €27.80 (65.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 121.3% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#189 of 1311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:ADPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AD Plastik DD is engaged in the development and production of interior and exterior car components in Croatia. Its product portfolio comprises internal glass scrapers, windshield seal covers, handrails, rear bumpers, diffusors, visors, radio trims, gear shift trims, instrumental panels, etc. The Group's operating segments are: EU, UK, and Serbia market, which generate maximum revenue, and Russia market. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Slovenia, followed by Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, Poland, Hungary, Italy, and other countries.
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