Zumtobel Group AGZMTBY -8.46%62 Gross Margin % is 35.83% as of Jan. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 32.74. GuruFocus rates ZMTBY with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.16. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Zumtobel Group AG ranks better than 71.63% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zumtobel Group AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZMTBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.28 Med: 32.74 Max: 36.01
Current: 36.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zumtobel Group AG was 36.01%. The lowest was 30.28%. And the median was 32.74%.
ZMTBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.63% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs ZMTBY: 36.01
Zumtobel Group AG had a gross margin of 35.83% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zumtobel Group AG was 2.30% per year.
Zumtobel Group AG (OTCPK:ZMTBY) 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
Zumtobel Group AG had a gross margin of 35.83% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 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.
Zumtobel Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zumtobel Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zumtobel Group 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Zumtobel Group 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.
Zumtobel Group AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zumtobel Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zumtobel Group 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.
Zumtobel Group AG (ZMTBY) has a Gross Margin % of 35.83% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zumtobel Group AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.74. Over the past decade, Zumtobel Group AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.28 to 36.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Zumtobel Group AG ranks #850 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is Zumtobel Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Zumtobel Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 35.83% is near median its 10-year median of 32.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.28 to a high of 36.01. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Zumtobel Group AG's value of 35.83% is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zumtobel Group AG ranks #850 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zumtobel Group AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zumtobel Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zumtobel Group AG ranks #850 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Zumtobel Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Zumtobel Group AG's value of 35.83% is 33.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Zumtobel Group AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.28 to 36.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.74 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Zumtobel Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Zumtobel Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 35.83% is 33.7% 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 Zumtobel Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zumtobel Group AG's current Gross Margin % is 35.83%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zumtobel Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Zumtobel Group AG (ZMTBY) has a current Gross Margin % of 35.83%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.16, compared to a current price of $1.92 — trading 11.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.83%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.74 and 33.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Zumtobel Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Zumtobel Group AG (ZMTBY), the current Gross Margin % is 35.83% as of Jan. 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 Zumtobel Group AG (ZMTBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zumtobel Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.92 is trading 11.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.16.
Key valuation signals for ZMTBY:
Gross Margin %: 35.83% (near median its 10-year median of 32.74)
GF Value™: $2.16 vs. price of $1.92 (11.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.7% above the Industrial Products median (#850 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZMTBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zumtobel Group AG supplies lighting solutions, lighting components, and associated services. The company also manufactures and hardware and software for lighting systems (LED light sources and LED drivers, sensors, and lighting management). It provides consultation on smart lighting controls and emergency lighting systems, light contracting, design services, and project management of turnkey lighting solutions, as well as new, data-based services focused on delivering connectivity for buildings and municipalities via the lighting infrastructure. The operating segments of the group are the Lighting segment and Components segment, of which a majority of revenue is generated from the Lighting segment, The group has a business presence all around the globe.
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