BETA TechnologiesBETA +4.31%12 Gross Margin % is 57.55% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 72.20. GuruFocus rates BETA with a GF Score™ of 12/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, BETA Technologies ranks better than 91.81% 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
BETA Technologies had a gross margin of 57.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
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BETA Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BETA Technologies'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, BETA Technologies'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.
BETA Technologies Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, BETA Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BETA Technologies'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.
BETA Technologies (BETA) has a Gross Margin % of 57.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BETA Technologies and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 72.20. Over the past decade, BETA Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.52 to 86.81. According to the industry distribution chart, BETA Technologies ranks #28 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is BETA Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
BETA Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 57.55% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 72.20. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 65.52 to a high of 86.81. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. BETA Technologies' value of 57.55% is 115.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BETA Technologies ranks #28 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BETA Technologies has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BETA Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to YSS and AIR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, BETA Technologies ranks #28 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BETA Technologies in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. BETA Technologies' value of 57.55% is 115.9% above this benchmark. Historically, BETA Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 65.52 to 86.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.20 vs. the industry median of 26.65, BETA Technologies 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. BETA Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 57.55% is 115.9% 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 BETA Technologies and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BETA Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 57.55%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 72.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BETA Technologies stock overvalued right now?
BETA Technologies (BETA) has a current Gross Margin % of 57.55%. The current Gross Margin % is 57.55%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 72.20 and 115.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. BETA Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 BETA Technologies (BETA), the current Gross Margin % is 57.55% as of Mar. 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.
BETA Technologies Inc is an aerospace company. The group has developed an electric aircraft platform and propulsion systems that are positioned to transform the aviation industry forward into a new phase of growth. It designs, manufactures, and sells high-performance electric aircraft, modern electric propulsion systems, charging systems, and components. The group also invested in the underlying infrastructure of this breakthrough technology, which is critical to bringing electric aviation to life. The group has developed a differentiated presence in North America and is well-positioned to expand globally. Its products and services are Aircraft, Charge, Motor, Battery, Flight Controls, and Training. It has one operating segment: Development and Manufacturing of Electric Aircraft.
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