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Amtech SystemsASYS +2.45%55 Gross Margin % is 50.01% as of Jun. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 37.04. GuruFocus rates ASYS with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,010 Semiconductors companies, Amtech Systems ranks better than 78.22% on this metric.
Amtech Systems (NAS:ASYS) 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
Amtech Systems had a gross margin of 50.01% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Amtech Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
Amtech Systems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Amtech Systems'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.
ASYS vs ATOM, INTT, TRT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Amtech 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.
Amtech Systems Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Amtech Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Amtech 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.
Amtech Systems (ASYS) has a Gross Margin % of 50.01% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Amtech Systems and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 37.04. Over the past decade, Amtech Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.31 to 46.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #220 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Amtech Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
Amtech Systems' current Gross Margin % of 50.01% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 37.04. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.31 to a high of 46.86. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.82. Amtech Systems' value of 50.01% is 67.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #220 out of 1010 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Amtech Systems has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Amtech Systems' Gross Margin % compare to ATOM and INTT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Amtech Systems ranks #220 out of 1010 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Amtech Systems in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.82. Amtech Systems' value of 50.01% is 67.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Amtech Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.31 to 46.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.04 vs. the industry median of 29.82, Amtech 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.82, based on 1,010 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. Amtech Systems's current Gross Margin % of 50.01% is 67.7% 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 Amtech Systems and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Amtech Systems's current Gross Margin % is 50.01%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 37.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Amtech Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtech Systems (ASYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.40, compared to a current price of $15.46 — trading 251.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.01%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 37.04 and 67.7% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.82. Amtech Systems' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 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 Amtech Systems (ASYS), the current Gross Margin % is 50.01% 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.
Is Amtech Systems (ASYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Amtech Systems stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.46 is trading 251.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.40.
GuruFocus considers Amtech Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASYS:
Gross Margin %: 50.01% (35% above median its 10-year median of 37.04)
GF Value™: $4.40 vs. price of $15.46 (251.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 67.7% above the Semiconductors median (#220 of 1010)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Amtech Systems Inc provides equipment, consumables and services for semiconductor device packaging, wafer production and device fabrication. Its products are used to fabricate and package GPUs for AI applications, SiC and Si power devices, and other optical, analog and digital devices, and are sold to semiconductor packaging, electronic assembly and device fabrication companies. It operates through two segments: Thermal Processing Solutions, which includes conveyorized reflow equipment, high-temperature conveyorized furnaces and diffusion furnaces with maximum revenue; and Semiconductor Fabrication Solutions, which includes consumables, equipment and services for wafer polishing, dicing and cleaning. The majority of revenue is derived from the United States.
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