CohortCOHTF 73 Gross Margin % is 32.53% as of Oct. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 35.71. GuruFocus rates COHTF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $15.00 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Cohort ranks better than 64.33% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cohort's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was $56.0 Mil. Cohort's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was $172.0 Mil. Therefore, Cohort's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 32.53%.
Warning Sign:
Cohort PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cohort's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
COHTF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.77 Med: 35.71 Max: 41.09
Current: 33.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cohort was 41.09%. The lowest was 29.77%. And the median was 35.71%.
COHTF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 64.33% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs COHTF: 33.53
Cohort had a gross margin of 32.53% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cohort was -2.50% per year.
Cohort (OTCPK:COHTF) 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
Cohort had a gross margin of 32.53% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 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.
Cohort Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cohort Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cohort'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Cohort'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.
Cohort Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Cohort's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cohort'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.
Cohort (COHTF) has a Gross Margin % of 32.53% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cohort and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.71. Over the past decade, Cohort's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.77 to 41.09. According to the industry distribution chart, Cohort ranks #122 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 35.7%.
Is Cohort's Gross Margin % too high?
Cohort's current Gross Margin % of 32.53% is near median its 10-year median of 35.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.77 to a high of 41.09. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Cohort's value of 32.53% is 22.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cohort ranks #122 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Cohort has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cohort's Gross Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Cohort ranks #122 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Cohort in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Cohort's value of 32.53% is 22.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Cohort's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.77 to 41.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.71 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Cohort 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. Cohort's current Gross Margin % of 32.53% is 22.1% 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 Cohort 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. Cohort's current Gross Margin % is 32.53%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cohort stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohort (COHTF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.00, compared to a current price of $16.47 — trading 9.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.53%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.71 and 22.1% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Cohort's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Cohort (COHTF), the current Gross Margin % is 32.53% as of Oct. 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 Cohort (COHTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cohort stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $16.47 is trading 9.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.00.
GuruFocus considers Cohort to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for COHTF:
Gross Margin %: 32.53% (near median its 10-year median of 35.71)
GF Value™: $15.00 vs. price of $16.47 (9.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.1% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#122 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the COHTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cohort PLC is the parent company of seven businesses that provide services and products for customers in the defence, security, and related sectors in the United Kingdom and international markets. Its businesses include Chess, EID, ELAC Sonar, EM Solutions, MASS, MCL and SEA. The company has operations in UK, Portugal, Australia and Canada.
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