XRF ScientificASX:XRF -5.05%99 Gross Margin % is 47.79% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 42.16. GuruFocus rates ASX:XRF with a GF Score™ of 99/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.65 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 512 Conglomerates companies, XRF Scientific ranks better than 84.96% 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
XRF Scientific had a gross margin of 47.79% 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.
XRF Scientific Gross Margin % Related Terms
XRF Scientific Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for XRF Scientific'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, XRF Scientific'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.
XRF Scientific Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, XRF Scientific's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where XRF Scientific'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.
XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) has a Gross Margin % of 47.79% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on XRF Scientific and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 42.16. Over the past decade, XRF Scientific's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.10 to 48.67. According to the industry distribution chart, XRF Scientific ranks #77 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is XRF Scientific's Gross Margin % too high?
XRF Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 47.79% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 42.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.10 to a high of 48.67. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. XRF Scientific's value of 47.79% is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XRF Scientific ranks #77 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, XRF Scientific has a GF Score™ of 99/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XRF Scientific's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, XRF Scientific ranks #77 out of 512 companies for Gross Margin %. This places XRF Scientific in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. XRF Scientific's value of 47.79% is 84.5% above this benchmark. Historically, XRF Scientific's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.10 to 48.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.16 vs. the industry median of 25.91, XRF Scientific 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.91, based on 512 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. XRF Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 47.79% is 84.5% 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 XRF Scientific and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. XRF Scientific's current Gross Margin % is 47.79%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 42.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XRF Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.65, compared to a current price of A$1.75 — trading 6.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.79%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 42.16 and 84.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.91. XRF Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 99/100 with 1 warning sign 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 XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF), the current Gross Margin % is 47.79% 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 XRF Scientific (ASX:XRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, XRF Scientific stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.75 is trading 6.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.65.
GuruFocus considers XRF Scientific to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:XRF:
Gross Margin %: 47.79% (13% above median its 10-year median of 42.16)
GF Value™: A$1.65 vs. price of A$1.75 (6.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.5% above the Conglomerates median (#77 of 512)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:XRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
XRF Scientific Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing and marketing precious metal products, specialized chemicals and instruments for the scientific, analytical and mining industries. It operates through the following segments: Capital Equipment, Precious Metals, and Consumables. The company generates maximum revenue from the Capital Equipment segment that Manufactures sample preparation products and analytical instruments. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Australia and also has a presence in Canada and Europe. Some of its product includes Electric Fusion Machines; Fusion Flux; Crushing and Pulverising, platinum lab ware and others.
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