Cadre HoldingsCDRE +2.54%79 Gross Margin % is 38.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 39.95. GuruFocus rates CDRE with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $38.20 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cadre Holdings ranks better than 73.98% 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
Cadre Holdings had a gross margin of 38.71% 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.
Cadre Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cadre Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cadre Holdings'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.
CDRE vs SATL, EVEX, NPK: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cadre Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cadre Holdings'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.
Cadre Holdings (CDRE) has a Gross Margin % of 38.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cadre Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.95. Over the past decade, Cadre Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.71 to 42.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #89 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Cadre Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Cadre Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 38.71% is near median its 10-year median of 39.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.71 to a high of 42.54. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Cadre Holdings' value of 38.71% is 45.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #89 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cadre Holdings has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cadre Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SATL and EVEX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cadre Holdings ranks #89 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cadre Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Cadre Holdings' value of 38.71% is 45.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Cadre Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.71 to 42.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.95 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Cadre Holdings 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. Cadre Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 38.71% is 45.3% 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 Cadre Holdings 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. Cadre Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 38.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cadre Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings (CDRE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $38.20, compared to a current price of $29.48 — trading 22.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.95 and 45.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Cadre Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 3 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE), the current Gross Margin % is 38.71% 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 Cadre Holdings (CDRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cadre Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $29.48 is trading 22.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $38.20.
GuruFocus considers Cadre Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CDRE:
Gross Margin %: 38.71% (near median its 10-year median of 39.95)
GF Value™: $38.20 vs. price of $29.48 (22.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 45.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#89 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CDRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cadre Holdings Inc is engaged in the design and manufacture of a diversified product portfolio of critical safety and survivability equipment to protect first responders, federal agencies, outdoor recreation, and personal protection markets. The company's equipment provides critical protection to allow its users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. Its operations are comprised of two reportable segments - the Product segment, which is comprised of components that manufacture and sell products, and the Distribution segment, which is comprised of business that serves as a one-stop shop for law enforcement agencies that sells goods produced by the Product segment, as well as other third-party products.
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