Acorn EnergyACFN -1.79%65 Gross Margin % is 80.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 71.03. GuruFocus rates ACFN with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Acorn Energy ranks better than 98.24% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Acorn Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACFN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.71 Med: 71.03 Max: 78.01
Current: 78.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Acorn Energy was 78.01%. The lowest was 40.71%. And the median was 71.03%.
ACFN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.24% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs ACFN: 78.01
Acorn Energy had a gross margin of 80.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Acorn Energy was 1.50% per year.
Acorn Energy (NAS:ACFN) 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
Acorn Energy had a gross margin of 80.15% 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.
Acorn Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acorn Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acorn Energy'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.
ACFN vs LGL, ARAI, AATC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Acorn Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acorn Energy'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.
Acorn Energy (ACFN) has a Gross Margin % of 80.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acorn Energy and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 71.03. Over the past decade, Acorn Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.71 to 78.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #43 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Acorn Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Acorn Energy's current Gross Margin % of 80.15% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 71.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.71 to a high of 78.01. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Acorn Energy's value of 80.15% is 226.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #43 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acorn Energy has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acorn Energy's Gross Margin % compare to LGL and ARAI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Acorn Energy ranks #43 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Acorn Energy in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Acorn Energy's value of 80.15% is 226.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Acorn Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.71 to 78.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.03 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Acorn Energy 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,449 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. Acorn Energy's current Gross Margin % of 80.15% is 226.9% 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 Acorn Energy and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acorn Energy's current Gross Margin % is 80.15%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 71.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acorn Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy (ACFN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.60, compared to a current price of $16.50 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.15%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 71.03 and 226.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Acorn Energy's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN), the current Gross Margin % is 80.15% 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 Acorn Energy (ACFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acorn Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.50 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.60.
GuruFocus considers Acorn Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ACFN:
Gross Margin %: 80.15% (13% above median its 10-year median of 71.03)
GF Value™: $13.60 vs. price of $16.50 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 226.9% above the Hardware median (#43 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acorn Energy Inc is a holding company that focuses on technology-driven solutions for energy infrastructure asset management. The company operates through two segments namely, the PG segment and the CP segment. PG segment provides wireless remote monitoring and control systems and services for critical assets as well as Internet of Things applications which account for the majority of the revenue. CP segment is engaged in providing remote monitoring of cathodic protection systems on gas pipelines for gas utilities and pipeline companies.
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