AstroNovaALOT +0.04%56 Gross Margin % is 36.65% as of Apr. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 36.10. GuruFocus rates ALOT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, AstroNova ranks better than 67.56% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AstroNova's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $14.4 Mil. AstroNova's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was $39.4 Mil. Therefore, AstroNova's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 36.65%.
Warning Sign:
AstroNova Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AstroNova's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ALOT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.65 Med: 36.1 Max: 40.11
Current: 33.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AstroNova was 40.11%. The lowest was 31.65%. And the median was 36.10%.
ALOT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.56% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs ALOT: 33.90
AstroNova had a gross margin of 36.65% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AstroNova was -2.60% per year.
AstroNova (NAS:ALOT) 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
AstroNova had a gross margin of 36.65% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
AstroNova Gross Margin % Related Terms
AstroNova Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AstroNova'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.
ALOT vs VTIX, AMCI, QTEX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, AstroNova'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.
AstroNova Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, AstroNova's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AstroNova'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.
AstroNova (ALOT) has a Gross Margin % of 36.65% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AstroNova and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.10. Over the past decade, AstroNova's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.65 to 40.11. According to the industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #796 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.4%.
Is AstroNova's Gross Margin % too high?
AstroNova's current Gross Margin % of 36.65% is near median its 10-year median of 36.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.65 to a high of 40.11. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. AstroNova's value of 36.65% is 49.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #796 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AstroNova has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AstroNova's Gross Margin % compare to VTIX and AMCI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, AstroNova ranks #796 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts AstroNova in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. AstroNova's value of 36.65% is 49.2% above this benchmark. Historically, AstroNova's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.65 to 40.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.10 vs. the industry median of 24.57, AstroNova 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 24.57, based on 2,454 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. AstroNova's current Gross Margin % of 36.65% is 49.2% 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 AstroNova and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AstroNova's current Gross Margin % is 36.65%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AstroNova stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova (ALOT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.24, compared to a current price of $28.47 — trading 115% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.65%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.10 and 49.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. AstroNova's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 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 AstroNova (ALOT), the current Gross Margin % is 36.65% as of Apr. 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 AstroNova (ALOT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AstroNova stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.47 is trading 115% above its estimated GF Value™ of $13.24.
GuruFocus considers AstroNova to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALOT:
Gross Margin %: 36.65% (near median its 10-year median of 36.10)
GF Value™: $13.24 vs. price of $28.47 (115% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.2% above the Hardware median (#796 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALOT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AstroNova Inc designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a broad range of specialty printers and data acquisition and analysis systems, including both hardware and software, which incorporate technologies to acquire, store, analyze, and present data in multiple formats sold under the QuickLabel, TrojanLabel and GetLabels brand names. Its target markets for hardware and software products include aerospace, apparel, automotive, avionics, chemicals, computer peripherals, communications, distribution, food and beverage, general manufacturing, packaging, and transportation. It has two segments, Product Identification (PI) and Aerospace. It generates the majority of its revenue from the PI segment that includes specialty printing systems and related supplies.
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