Beam Communications HoldingsASX:BCC -4.00% Gross Margin % is 49.36% as of Dec. 2025, which is 45% above its 10-year median of 33.94. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Beam Communications Holdings ranks better than 77.22% on this metric.
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
Beam Communications Holdings had a gross margin of 49.36% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Beam Communications Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Beam Communications Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
ASX:BCC vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Beam Communications Holdings'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.
Beam Communications Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Beam Communications Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beam Communications Holdings'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.
Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC) has a Gross Margin % of 49.36% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Beam Communications Holdings and its competitors. This is 45% above median its historical median of 33.94. Over the past decade, Beam Communications Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.15 to 46.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #558 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22.8%.
Is Beam Communications Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Beam Communications Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 49.36% is 45% above median its 10-year median of 33.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.15 to a high of 46.93. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Beam Communications Holdings' value of 49.36% is 101.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #558 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Beam Communications Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Beam Communications Holdings ranks #558 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Beam Communications Holdings in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Beam Communications Holdings' value of 49.36% is 101.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Beam Communications Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.15 to 46.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.94 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Beam Communications Holdings 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 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Beam Communications Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 49.36% is 101.2% 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 Beam Communications Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beam Communications Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 49.36%, which is 45% above median its own 10-year median of 33.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beam Communications Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.17, compared to a current price of A$0.05 — trading 71.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.36%, which is 45% above median its 10-year median of 33.94 and 101.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. 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 Beam Communications Holdings (ASX:BCC), the current Gross Margin % is 49.36% as of Dec. 2025. 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.
Beam Communications Holdings Ltd is a satellite telecommunications company. It designs, develops, manufactures, and distributes a range of satellite phone equipment and related services. The company offers satellite communication terminals, accessories, and data airtime services. Also, it provides handsets, accessories, SIM cards, and payment options on hardware, as well as pre-paid airtime services through SatPhoneShop.com, an online store. Its products are ZOLEO Global Satellite Com, Iridium GO and others. Geographically, the group generates revenue from Austrailia and Canada. The majority of its revenue is generated from Equipment sales.
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