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Befesa's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €171 Mil. Befesa's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €686 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Befesa's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €171 Mil. Befesa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €285 Mil. Therefore, Befesa's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 60.02%.
Befesa had a gross margin of 60.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Befesa was 59.63%. The lowest was 48.57%. And the median was 54.26%.
Befesa (CHIX:BFSAd) Gross Profit 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
Befesa had a gross margin of 60.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Befesa Gross Profit Related Terms
Befesa Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Befesa's Gross Profit 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.
CHIX:BFSAD vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Befesa's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Befesa Gross Profit vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Befesa's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Befesa's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €686 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
Befesa's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as
* 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.
Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD) has a Gross Profit of €686 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Befesa and its competitors.
Is Befesa's Gross Profit too high?
Befesa's current Gross Profit is €686 Mil. Overall, Befesa has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Befesa's Gross Profit compare to WM and RSG?
Befesa's Gross Profit of €686 Mil can be compared against companies in the Waste Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Waste Management company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Waste Management industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Befesa and its competitors. Befesa's current Gross Profit is €686 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Befesa stock overvalued right now?
Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD) has a current Gross Profit of €686 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.63, compared to a current price of €33.90 — trading 12.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €686 Mil. Befesa's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 9 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD), the current Gross Profit is €686 Mil 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 Befesa (CHIX:BFSAD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Befesa stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €33.90 is trading 12.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €38.63.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BFSAD:
Gross Profit: €686 Mil
GF Value™: €38.63 vs. price of €33.90 (12.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BFSAD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Befesa SA provides sustainable services for the recycling of hazardous residues from the Steel & Aluminium industry. It operates in two business segments: Steel dust recycling services & Aluminum salt slags recycling services. In the Steel Dust Recycling segment, the company collects & recycles steel dust and other steel residues generated in the production of crude, stainless, and galvanized steel. The Aluminum Salt Slags recycling services are divided into salt slags & secondary aluminum segments. Its secondary aluminum operations include the collection and recycling of aluminum scrap and other aluminum residues. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from Spain, and also has a presence in Germany, Belgium, Finland, the Netherlands, Italy, France, and other countries.
72GF Score
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