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Zicom GroupASX:ZGL +9.09%38 Gross Margin % is 48.56% as of Dec. 2025, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 42.13. GuruFocus rates ASX:ZGL with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Zicom Group ranks better than 86.1% 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
Zicom Group had a gross margin of 48.56% 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.
Zicom Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zicom Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zicom Group'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:ZGL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Zicom Group'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.
Zicom Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Zicom Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zicom Group'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.
Zicom Group (ASX:ZGL) has a Gross Margin % of 48.56% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zicom Group and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 42.13. Over the past decade, Zicom Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.70 to 49.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Zicom Group ranks #417 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Zicom Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Zicom Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.56% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 42.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.70 to a high of 49.55. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Zicom Group's value of 48.56% is 81.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zicom Group ranks #417 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Zicom Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zicom Group's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Zicom Group ranks #417 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zicom Group in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Zicom Group's value of 48.56% is 81.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Zicom Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.70 to 49.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.13 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Zicom Group 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,999 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. Zicom Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.56% is 81.1% 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 Zicom Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zicom Group's current Gross Margin % is 48.56%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 42.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zicom Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zicom Group (ASX:ZGL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.07, compared to a current price of A$0.12 — trading 71.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.56%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 42.13 and 81.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Zicom Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 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 Zicom Group (ASX:ZGL), the current Gross Margin % is 48.56% 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 Zicom Group (ASX:ZGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zicom Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.12 is trading 71.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.07.
GuruFocus considers Zicom Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ZGL:
Gross Margin %: 48.56% (15% above median its 10-year median of 42.13)
GF Value™: A$0.07 vs. price of A$0.12 (71.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 81.1% above the Industrial Products median (#417 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ZGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zicom Group Ltd is engaged in engineering, procurement and construction of gas processing plants and compressor stations, design and supply of deck machinery, LNG propulsion systems, manufacturing of foundation equipment and concrete mixers, rental of foundation equipment, contract manufacturing of medical devices and full turnkey equipment, factory automation solutions and related parts and services. Its segments include Green Energy, Gas & Marine Equipment; Construction Equipment, and Precision Engineering & Technologies. Geographically, its operations are spread across Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, China, United States, Bangladesh, Thailand, New Zealand, Switzerland, Philippines, Others.
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