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Canare Electric CoCANRF 80 Gross Margin % is 39.58% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 41.57. GuruFocus rates CANRF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $9.31. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,996 Industrial Products companies, Canare Electric Co ranks better than 80.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canare Electric Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CANRF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.23 Med: 41.57 Max: 43.09
Current: 41.95
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Canare Electric Co was 43.09%. The lowest was 39.23%. And the median was 41.57%.
CANRF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.77% of 2996
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.8
vs CANRF: 41.95
Canare Electric Co had a gross margin of 39.58% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Canare Electric Co was 1.50% per year.
Canare Electric Co (OTCPK:CANRF) 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
Canare Electric Co had a gross margin of 39.58% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Canare Electric Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Canare Electric Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canare Electric 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Canare Electric 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.
Canare Electric Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Canare Electric Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canare Electric 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.
Canare Electric Co (CANRF) has a Gross Margin % of 39.58% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Canare Electric Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.57. Over the past decade, Canare Electric Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.23 to 43.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Canare Electric Co ranks #576 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.2%.
Is Canare Electric Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Canare Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.58% is near median its 10-year median of 41.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.23 to a high of 43.09. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Canare Electric Co's value of 39.58% is 47.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canare Electric Co ranks #576 out of 2996 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Canare Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canare Electric Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Canare Electric Co ranks #576 out of 2996 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Canare Electric Co in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. Canare Electric Co's value of 39.58% is 47.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Canare Electric Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.23 to 43.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.57 vs. the industry median of 26.80, Canare Electric 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. Canare Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.58% is 47.7% 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 Canare Electric Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canare Electric Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canare Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Canare Electric Co (CANRF) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.58%. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.31, compared to a current price of $9.96 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.57 and 47.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. Canare Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Canare Electric Co (CANRF), the current Gross Margin % is 39.58% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Canare Electric Co (CANRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canare Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.96 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $9.31.
Key valuation signals for CANRF:
Gross Margin %: 39.58% (near median its 10-year median of 41.57)
GF Value™: $9.31 vs. price of $9.96 (7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.7% above the Industrial Products median (#576 of 2996)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CANRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canare Electric Co Ltd develops, manufactures, and sells audio and video cables, connectors, patchbays, assemblies, converters and related products, and fiber-optic products. Its products include video jacks, crimp plugs, coaxial cable strippers, receptacles, and adapters. It serves television broadcasting, and professional audio and video industries.
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