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Optiscan ImagingASX:OIL -6.67%12 Gross Margin % is -108.10% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:OIL with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Optiscan Imaging ranks better than 78.03% 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
Optiscan Imaging had a gross margin of -107.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Optiscan Imaging Gross Margin % Related Terms
Optiscan Imaging Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Optiscan Imaging'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.
ASX:OIL vs GRMN, COHR, KEYS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Optiscan Imaging's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Optiscan Imaging'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.
Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) has a Gross Margin % of -108.10% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. Over the past decade, Optiscan Imaging's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.43 to 72.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #539 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is Optiscan Imaging's Gross Margin % too high?
Optiscan Imaging's current Gross Margin % is -108.10%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.43 to a high of 72.92. Based on the distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #539 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Optiscan Imaging has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Optiscan Imaging's Gross Margin % compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Optiscan Imaging ranks #539 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Optiscan Imaging in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.91. Historically, Optiscan Imaging's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.43 to 72.92 over the past decade. 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 24.91, based on 2,453 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. 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 Optiscan Imaging and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Optiscan Imaging's current Gross Margin % is -108.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Optiscan Imaging stock overvalued right now?
Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL) has a current Gross Margin % of -108.10%. The current Gross Margin % is -108.10%. Optiscan Imaging's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 3 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 Optiscan Imaging (ASX:OIL), the current Gross Margin % is -108.10% as of Jun. 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.
Optiscan Imaging Ltd is engaged in the development, manufacture, and commercialization of endomicroscopic digital imaging technology solutions for medical, translational, and pre-clinical applications. Its technology offers real-time, 3D, in vivo imaging at the single-cell level, in a non-destructive manner that enables clinicians to make immediate informed decisions. Its products include InVivage, ViewnVivo, and Customisation. Its geographical segments include Australia, Germany, Norway, China, and the United States.
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