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Qualitek LabsBOM:544091 +4.68%46 Gross Margin % is 87.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 82.22. GuruFocus rates BOM:544091 with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 194 Medical Diagnostics & Research companies, Qualitek Labs ranks better than 93.3% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qualitek Labs's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:544091'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 76.27 Med: 82.22 Max: 86.64
Current: 86.64
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Qualitek Labs was 86.64%. The lowest was 76.27%. And the median was 82.22%.
BOM:544091's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.3% of 194
companies
in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry
Industry Median: 51.14
vs BOM:544091: 86.64
Qualitek Labs had a gross margin of 87.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Qualitek Labs was 2.10% per year.
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
Qualitek Labs had a gross margin of 87.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Qualitek Labs Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qualitek Labs Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qualitek Labs'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.
BOM:544091 vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Qualitek Labs'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.
Qualitek Labs Gross Margin % vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Qualitek Labs's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualitek Labs'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.
Qualitek Labs (BOM:544091) has a Gross Margin % of 87.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qualitek Labs and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 82.22. Over the past decade, Qualitek Labs' Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.27 to 86.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualitek Labs ranks #13 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, placing it in the top 6.7%.
Is Qualitek Labs' Gross Margin % too high?
Qualitek Labs' current Gross Margin % of 87.73% is near median its 10-year median of 82.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 76.27 to a high of 86.64. The Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median Gross Margin % is 51.14. Qualitek Labs' value of 87.73% is 71.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualitek Labs ranks #13 out of 194 companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Qualitek Labs has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualitek Labs' Gross Margin % compare to TMO and DHR?
According to the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry distribution chart, Qualitek Labs ranks #13 out of 194 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Qualitek Labs in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.14. Qualitek Labs' value of 87.73% is 71.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualitek Labs' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 76.27 to 86.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.22 vs. the industry median of 51.14, Qualitek Labs 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Diagnostics & Research companies is 51.14, based on 194 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. Qualitek Labs's current Gross Margin % of 87.73% is 71.5% 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 Qualitek Labs and its competitors. For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualitek Labs's current Gross Margin % is 87.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 82.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualitek Labs stock overvalued right now?
Qualitek Labs (BOM:544091) has a current Gross Margin % of 87.73%. The current Gross Margin % is 87.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 82.22 and 71.5% above the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry median of 51.14. Qualitek Labs' overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Qualitek Labs (BOM:544091), the current Gross Margin % is 87.73% 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.
Qualitek Labs Ltd is engaged in the business of providing testing, inspection, homologation, certification, and consultancy services to various industries such as automotive, defence, metals & metallurgy, environment and water, minerals, food & agriculture, pharma & healthcare.
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