Payton Planar MagneticsCHIX:PAYB 76 Gross Margin % is 39.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 42.44. GuruFocus rates CHIX:PAYB with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €6.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks better than 81.08% 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
Payton Planar Magnetics had a gross margin of 39.96% 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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Payton Planar Magnetics Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:PAYB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Payton Planar Magnetics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Payton Planar Magnetics'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.
Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) has a Gross Margin % of 39.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Payton Planar Magnetics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.44. Over the past decade, Payton Planar Magnetics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.32 to 44.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #464 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics' Gross Margin % too high?
Payton Planar Magnetics' current Gross Margin % of 39.96% is near median its 10-year median of 42.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.32 to a high of 44.78. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 39.96% is 63% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #464 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Payton Planar Magnetics has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Payton Planar Magnetics' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Payton Planar Magnetics ranks #464 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Payton Planar Magnetics in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Payton Planar Magnetics' value of 39.96% is 63% above this benchmark. Historically, Payton Planar Magnetics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.32 to 44.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.44 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Payton Planar Magnetics 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 2,453 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Gross Margin % of 39.96% is 63% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics 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. Payton Planar Magnetics's current Gross Margin % is 39.96%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Payton Planar Magnetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.72, compared to a current price of €9.75 — trading 45.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.96%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.44 and 63% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Payton Planar Magnetics' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB), the current Gross Margin % is 39.96% 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 Payton Planar Magnetics (CHIX:PAYB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Payton Planar Magnetics stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €9.75 is trading 45.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.72.
GuruFocus considers Payton Planar Magnetics to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:PAYB:
Gross Margin %: 39.96% (near median its 10-year median of 42.44)
GF Value™: €6.72 vs. price of €9.75 (45.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63% above the Hardware median (#464 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:PAYB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Payton Planar Magnetics Ltd develops, manufactures, and markets planar transformers, operating globally through its subsidiaries and distributors. The Group has integrated engineering and manufacturing capabilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Far East, and has strengthened its operations through the acquisition of a U.S.-based business focused on electronic coils and custom magnetic components. Its product portfolio includes planar transformers, planar inductors, and off-the-shelf transformers, serving automotive, medical, telecom, server, and industrial sectors. The company operates across Israel, Europe, the Americas, and Asia, which generate the majority of its revenue.
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