Vaisala OyjCHIX:VAIASH 98 Gross Margin % is 57.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 55.03. GuruFocus rates CHIX:VAIASH with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of €38.41. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Vaisala Oyj ranks better than 90.79% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Vaisala Oyj's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €78.8 Mil. Vaisala Oyj's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €137.0 Mil. Therefore, Vaisala Oyj's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 57.52%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Vaisala Oyj's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CHIX:VAIASh'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 51.65 Med: 55.03 Max: 56.34
Current: 55.28
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Vaisala Oyj was 56.34%. The lowest was 51.65%. And the median was 55.03%.
CHIX:VAIASh's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 90.79% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs CHIX:VAIASh: 55.28
Vaisala Oyj had a gross margin of 57.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Vaisala Oyj was 0.00% per year.
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
Vaisala Oyj had a gross margin of 57.52% 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.
Vaisala Oyj Gross Margin % Related Terms
Vaisala Oyj Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vaisala Oyj'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:VAIASH vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Vaisala Oyj'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.
Vaisala Oyj Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Vaisala Oyj's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vaisala Oyj'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.
Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH) has a Gross Margin % of 57.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Vaisala Oyj and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 55.03. Over the past decade, Vaisala Oyj's Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.65 to 56.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Vaisala Oyj ranks #226 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.2%.
Is Vaisala Oyj's Gross Margin % too high?
Vaisala Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 57.52% is near median its 10-year median of 55.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.65 to a high of 56.34. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Vaisala Oyj's value of 57.52% is 134.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vaisala Oyj ranks #226 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Vaisala Oyj has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vaisala Oyj's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Vaisala Oyj ranks #226 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Vaisala Oyj in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Vaisala Oyj's value of 57.52% is 134.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Vaisala Oyj's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.65 to 56.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.03 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Vaisala Oyj 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. Vaisala Oyj's current Gross Margin % of 57.52% is 134.2% 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 Vaisala Oyj 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. Vaisala Oyj's current Gross Margin % is 57.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 55.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vaisala Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH) has a current Gross Margin % of 57.52%. The stock's GF Value™ is €38.41, compared to a current price of €45.95 — trading 19.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 57.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 55.03 and 134.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Vaisala Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 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 Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH), the current Gross Margin % is 57.52% 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 Vaisala Oyj (CHIX:VAIASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vaisala Oyj stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €45.95 is trading 19.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €38.41.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:VAIASH:
Gross Margin %: 57.52% (near median its 10-year median of 55.03)
GF Value™: €38.41 vs. price of €45.95 (19.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 134.2% above the Hardware median (#226 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:VAIASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vaisala Oyj is engaged in the provision of measurement solutions and services for weather, environmental, and industrial applications. The company operates through two reportable segments: Industrial Measurements and Weather and Environment. The Industrial Measurements segment provides measurement instruments and solutions to optimize processes, product quality, and energy efficiency across industries. The Weather and Environment segment offers weather and environmental monitoring solutions, as well as data and software services, to support safety, operational efficiency, and decision-making.
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