Structural Monitoring SystemsASX:SMN +4.11%61 Gross Margin % is 48.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 46.37. GuruFocus rates ASX:SMN with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.64 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Structural Monitoring Systems ranks better than 90.83% on this metric.
Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) 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
Structural Monitoring Systems had a gross margin of 48.76% 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.
Structural Monitoring Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
Structural Monitoring Systems 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.
Structural Monitoring Systems Gross Margin % Chart
ASX:SMN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Structural Monitoring Systems'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.
Structural Monitoring Systems Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Structural Monitoring Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Structural Monitoring Systems'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.
Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) has a Gross Margin % of 48.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Structural Monitoring Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.37. Over the past decade, Structural Monitoring Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.22 to 56.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Structural Monitoring Systems ranks #225 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Structural Monitoring Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
Structural Monitoring Systems' current Gross Margin % of 48.76% is near median its 10-year median of 46.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.22 to a high of 56.80. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Structural Monitoring Systems' value of 48.76% is 98.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Structural Monitoring Systems ranks #225 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Structural Monitoring Systems has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Structural Monitoring Systems' Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Structural Monitoring Systems ranks #225 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Structural Monitoring Systems in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Structural Monitoring Systems' value of 48.76% is 98.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Structural Monitoring Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.22 to 56.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.37 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Structural Monitoring Systems 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. Structural Monitoring Systems's current Gross Margin % of 48.76% is 98.5% 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 Structural Monitoring Systems 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. Structural Monitoring Systems's current Gross Margin % is 48.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Structural Monitoring Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.64, compared to a current price of A$0.38 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.37 and 98.5% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Structural Monitoring Systems' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN), the current Gross Margin % is 48.76% 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.
Is Structural Monitoring Systems (ASX:SMN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Structural Monitoring Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.38 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.64.
GuruFocus considers Structural Monitoring Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SMN:
Gross Margin %: 48.76% (near median its 10-year median of 46.37)
GF Value™: A$0.64 vs. price of A$0.38 (40.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 98.5% above the Hardware median (#225 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SMN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Structural Monitoring Systems Business Description
Structural Monitoring Systems PLC is engaged in the design, development and manufacture of avionic products and the provision of contract electronics manufacturing services to the aviation industry as well as implementation of its commercialization for its CVMTM technology. The company operates predominantly in three industries, being Avionics, Contract Manufacturing and Structural Health Monitoring (CVM) with the majority of the revenue deriving from Avionics segment. The main geographic areas that the entity operates in are the USA, Canada and Europe.
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