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CIAK Grupa DDZAG:CIAK +1.10%91 Gross Margin % is 37.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 32.53. GuruFocus rates ZAG:CIAK with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.90 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,305 Vehicles & Parts companies, CIAK Grupa DD ranks better than 80.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CIAK Grupa DD's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZAG:CIAK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.32 Med: 32.53 Max: 35.39
Current: 35.39
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of CIAK Grupa DD was 35.39%. The lowest was 30.32%. And the median was 32.53%.
ZAG:CIAK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.23% of 1305
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.87
vs ZAG:CIAK: 35.39
CIAK Grupa DD had a gross margin of 37.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CIAK Grupa DD was 2.60% per year.
CIAK Grupa DD (ZAG:CIAK) 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
CIAK Grupa DD had a gross margin of 37.00% 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.
CIAK Grupa DD Gross Margin % Related Terms
CIAK Grupa DD Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIAK Grupa 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:CIAK vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CIAK Grupa 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.
CIAK Grupa DD Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CIAK Grupa DD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIAK Grupa 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.
CIAK Grupa DD (ZAG:CIAK) has a Gross Margin % of 37.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CIAK Grupa DD and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 32.53. Over the past decade, CIAK Grupa DD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.32 to 35.39. According to the industry distribution chart, CIAK Grupa DD ranks #258 out of 1305 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is CIAK Grupa DD's Gross Margin % too high?
CIAK Grupa DD's current Gross Margin % of 37.00% is 14% above median its 10-year median of 32.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.32 to a high of 35.39. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. CIAK Grupa DD's value of 37.00% is 86.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIAK Grupa DD ranks #258 out of 1305 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIAK Grupa DD has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIAK Grupa DD's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CIAK Grupa DD ranks #258 out of 1305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CIAK Grupa DD in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.87. CIAK Grupa DD's value of 37.00% is 86.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CIAK Grupa DD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.32 to 35.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.53 vs. the industry median of 19.87, CIAK Grupa 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 19.87, based on 1,305 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. CIAK Grupa DD's current Gross Margin % of 37.00% is 86.2% 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 CIAK Grupa DD 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. CIAK Grupa DD's current Gross Margin % is 37.00%, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 32.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIAK Grupa DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAK Grupa DD (ZAG:CIAK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.90, compared to a current price of €9.20 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.00%, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 32.53 and 86.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.87. CIAK Grupa DD's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 CIAK Grupa DD (ZAG:CIAK), the current Gross Margin % is 37.00% 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 CIAK Grupa DD (ZAG:CIAK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIAK Grupa DD stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.20 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.90.
GuruFocus considers CIAK Grupa DD to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:CIAK:
Gross Margin %: 37.00% (14% above median its 10-year median of 32.53)
GF Value™: €8.90 vs. price of €9.20 (3.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#258 of 1305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:CIAK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIAK Grupa DD is engaged in the wholesale and retail of automotive parts as well as waste management. The company's operating business segments include the Auto program - vehicles, Truck program, Batteries, oils and similar, Wholesale, and Ecology. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Auto program - vehicles segment, which operates as a retail channel for sales of auto parts in the Independent Aftermarket (IAM), i.e. market for repair and maintenance of vehicles. Typical products offered in this segment are brakes, filters, wipers, shock absorbers, lights, suspension parts, batteries, tires, oils, antifreeze, accessories, etc. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Croatia, and the rest from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, and other regions.
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