Cirrus LogicCRUS +0.10%79 Gross Margin % is 52.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 51.44. GuruFocus rates CRUS with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $116.60 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,009 Semiconductors companies, Cirrus Logic ranks better than 86.12% 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
Cirrus Logic had a gross margin of 52.98% 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.
Cirrus Logic Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cirrus Logic Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cirrus Logic'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.
CRUS vs SLAB, VSH, QRVO: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, Cirrus Logic'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.
Cirrus Logic Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Cirrus Logic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cirrus Logic'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.
Cirrus Logic (CRUS) has a Gross Margin % of 52.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cirrus Logic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.44. Over the past decade, Cirrus Logic's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.24 to 52.78. According to the industry distribution chart, Cirrus Logic ranks #140 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 13.9%.
Is Cirrus Logic's Gross Margin % too high?
Cirrus Logic's current Gross Margin % of 52.98% is near median its 10-year median of 51.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.24 to a high of 52.78. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Cirrus Logic's value of 52.98% is 78.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cirrus Logic ranks #140 out of 1009 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cirrus Logic has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cirrus Logic's Gross Margin % compare to SLAB and VSH?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Cirrus Logic ranks #140 out of 1009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cirrus Logic in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Cirrus Logic's value of 52.98% is 78.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Cirrus Logic's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.24 to 52.78 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.44 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Cirrus Logic 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,009 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. Cirrus Logic's current Gross Margin % of 52.98% is 78.9% 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 Cirrus Logic and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cirrus Logic's current Gross Margin % is 52.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cirrus Logic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cirrus Logic (CRUS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $116.60, compared to a current price of $146.53 — trading 25.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.44 and 78.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Cirrus Logic's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cirrus Logic (CRUS), the current Gross Margin % is 52.98% 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 Cirrus Logic (CRUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cirrus Logic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $146.53 is trading 25.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $116.60.
GuruFocus considers Cirrus Logic to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CRUS:
Gross Margin %: 52.98% (near median its 10-year median of 51.44)
GF Value™: $116.60 vs. price of $146.53 (25.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.9% above the Semiconductors median (#140 of 1009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CRUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cirrus Logic Inc is a supplier of low-power, low-latency, high-precision audio components that are used in a variety of applications, including smartphones, PCs, tablets, AR/VR headsets, wearables, home theater systems, automotive entertainment systems, and professional audio systems. The firm's products are organized into two streams: audio products and HPMS Products. These products include amplifiers, codecs, smart codecs, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and standalone digital signal processors, Camera controllers, haptics and sensing solutions, and battery and power ICs. Roughly half of the firm's revenue is generated in China, with the rest coming from the United States, India, South Korea, and countries across the world.
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