Taurus ArmasBSP:TASA3 +0.75%59 Gross Margin % is 28.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 35.12. GuruFocus rates BSP:TASA3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of R$7.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Taurus Armas ranks better than 63.45% on this metric.
Taurus Armas SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taurus Armas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:TASA3'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.72 Med: 35.12 Max: 48.09
Current: 33.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taurus Armas was 48.09%. The lowest was 13.72%. And the median was 35.12%.
BSP:TASA3's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 63.45% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs BSP:TASA3: 33.32
Taurus Armas had a gross margin of 28.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taurus Armas was -6.30% per year.
Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) 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
Taurus Armas had a gross margin of 28.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Taurus Armas Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taurus Armas Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Taurus Armas'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.
BSP:TASA3 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Taurus Armas'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.
Taurus Armas Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Taurus Armas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taurus Armas'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.
Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) has a Gross Margin % of 28.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taurus Armas and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 35.12. Over the past decade, Taurus Armas' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.72 to 48.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #125 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Taurus Armas' Gross Margin % too high?
Taurus Armas' current Gross Margin % of 28.20% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 35.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.72 to a high of 48.09. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Taurus Armas' value of 28.20% is 5.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #125 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Taurus Armas has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taurus Armas' Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Taurus Armas ranks #125 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Taurus Armas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Taurus Armas' value of 28.20% is 5.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Taurus Armas' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.72 to 48.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.12 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Taurus Armas 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. Taurus Armas's current Gross Margin % of 28.20% is 5.8% 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 Taurus Armas 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. Taurus Armas's current Gross Margin % is 28.20%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 35.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taurus Armas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$7.61, compared to a current price of R$5.34 — trading 29.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.20%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 35.12 and 5.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Taurus Armas' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 8 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 Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3), the current Gross Margin % is 28.20% 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.
Is Taurus Armas (BSP:TASA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taurus Armas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$5.34 is trading 29.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$7.61.
GuruFocus considers Taurus Armas to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:TASA3:
Gross Margin %: 28.20% (20% below median its 10-year median of 35.12)
GF Value™: R$7.61 vs. price of R$5.34 (29.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#125 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:TASA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taurus Armas SA is engaged in the manufacturing of small firearms and related products. The company has two main operating segments: Firearms and Accessories, Helmets, and Other. The Firearms and Accessories segment includes the production of firearms and related components, including Metal Injection Molding (MIM) operations, which are integrated into this segment. The Helmets segment is involved in the manufacturing of helmets through injection, coating, sewing, and assembly processes. It has three manufacturing plants, two in Brazil, located in the States of Rio Grande do Sul and Parana, and another in Bainbridge, Georgia, United States. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Firearms and Accessories segment.
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