BUE:SMSN LI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.42% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs BUE:SMSN LI: 47.68
Samsung Electronics Co had a gross margin of 61.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Samsung Electronics Co was -1.00% per year.
Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) 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
Samsung Electronics Co had a gross margin of 61.19% 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.
Samsung Electronics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Samsung Electronics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samsung Electronics Co'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 Consumer Electronics subindustry, Samsung Electronics Co'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.
Samsung Electronics Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samsung Electronics Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samsung Electronics Co'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.
Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) has a Gross Margin % of 61.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. This is 56% above median its historical median of 39.18. Over the past decade, Samsung Electronics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.33 to 47.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #357 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14.6%.
Is Samsung Electronics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Samsung Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 61.19% is 56% above median its 10-year median of 39.18. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.33 to a high of 47.68. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 61.19% is 149.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #357 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Samsung Electronics Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Samsung Electronics Co's Gross Margin % compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Samsung Electronics Co ranks #357 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Samsung Electronics Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Samsung Electronics Co's value of 61.19% is 149.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Samsung Electronics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.33 to 47.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.18 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Samsung Electronics Co 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,449 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. Samsung Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % of 61.19% is 149.6% 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 Samsung Electronics Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samsung Electronics Co's current Gross Margin % is 61.19%, which is 56% above median its own 10-year median of 39.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samsung Electronics Co stock overvalued right now?
Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) has a current Gross Margin % of 61.19%. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS5,054.37, compared to a current price of ARS13,188.00 — trading 160.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.19%, which is 56% above median its 10-year median of 39.18 and 149.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Samsung Electronics Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI), the current Gross Margin % is 61.19% 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 Samsung Electronics Co (BUE:SMSN LI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samsung Electronics Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS13,188.00 is trading 160.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS5,054.37.
Key valuation signals for BUE:SMSN LI:
Gross Margin %: 61.19% (56% above median its 10-year median of 39.18)
GF Value™: ARS5,054.37 vs. price of ARS13,188.00 (160.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 149.6% above the Hardware median (#357 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:SMSN LI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Samsung Electronics is a diversified electronics conglomerate that manufactures and sells a wide range of products including smartphones, televisions, home appliances, telecommunications network equipment, as well as electronic and device components such as semiconductors and flat panel displays. Samsung is the world's largest manufacturer of smartphones and televisions as well as memory semiconductor products. The Manufacturing and sale of mobile phones and semiconductors make up >70% of both the company's revenue as well as its profit.
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