Ependion ABCHIX:EPENS 80 Gross Margin % is 53.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 49.56. GuruFocus rates CHIX:EPENS with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of kr77.24. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Ependion AB ranks better than 89.73% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ependion AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:EPENs'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 47.36 Med: 49.56 Max: 53.46
Current: 53.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ependion AB was 53.46%. The lowest was 47.36%. And the median was 49.56%.
CHIX:EPENs's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.73% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs CHIX:EPENs: 53.36
Ependion AB had a gross margin of 53.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ependion AB was 1.80% per year.
Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENs) 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
Ependion AB had a gross margin of 53.85% 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.
Ependion AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ependion AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ependion AB'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.
CHIX:EPENS vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Ependion AB'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.
Ependion AB Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Ependion AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ependion AB'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.
Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS) has a Gross Margin % of 53.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ependion AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.56. Over the past decade, Ependion AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.36 to 53.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Ependion AB ranks #252 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 10.3%.
Is Ependion AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Ependion AB's current Gross Margin % of 53.85% is near median its 10-year median of 49.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 47.36 to a high of 53.46. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Ependion AB's value of 53.85% is 119.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ependion AB ranks #252 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ependion AB has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ependion AB's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Ependion AB ranks #252 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ependion AB in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Ependion AB's value of 53.85% is 119.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Ependion AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 47.36 to 53.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.56 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Ependion AB 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 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Ependion AB's current Gross Margin % of 53.85% is 119.2% 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 Ependion AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ependion AB's current Gross Margin % is 53.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ependion AB stock overvalued right now?
Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS) has a current Gross Margin % of 53.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr77.24, compared to a current price of kr104.50 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.56 and 119.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Ependion AB's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS), the current Gross Margin % is 53.85% 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 Ependion AB (CHIX:EPENS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ependion AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr104.50 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr77.24.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:EPENS:
Gross Margin %: 53.85% (near median its 10-year median of 49.56)
GF Value™: kr77.24 vs. price of kr104.50 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 119.2% above the Hardware median (#252 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:EPENS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ependion AB is technology group delivering digital solutions for secure control, visualization and data communication for industrial applications in environments where reliability and high quality are critical factors. The operating segments are divided between the Beijer Electronics and Westermo business entities. Beijer; and Westermo. It generates majority of revenue from Westermo which develops robust and secure communication solutions for harsh environments, with its focus on rail networks, with the business entity being the world'wide market leader in its niche for trackside and for the energy sector. The company has presence in Nordics, Rest of Europe, North America, Asia, and Rest of world.
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