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The historical rank and industry rank for Dynasil of America's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DYSL's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Hardware industry.
Industry Median: 24.49 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Dynasil of America had a gross margin of 35.45% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Dynasil of America was 0.00% per year.
Dynasil of America (OTCPK:DYSL) 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
Dynasil of America had a gross margin of 35.45% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2019 => 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.
Dynasil of America Gross Margin % Related Terms
Dynasil of America Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dynasil of America'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.
DYSL vs UCLE, MIND, MEEC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Dynasil of America'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.
Dynasil of America Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Dynasil of America's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dynasil of America'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.
Dynasil of America (DYSL) has a Gross Margin % of 35.45% as of Sep. 2019. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Dynasil of America and its competitors.
Is Dynasil of America's Gross Margin % too high?
Dynasil of America's current Gross Margin % is 35.45%. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Dynasil of America's value of 35.45% is 44.8% above this industry median. Overall, Dynasil of America has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dynasil of America's Gross Margin % compare to UCLE and MIND?
Dynasil of America's Gross Margin % of 35.45% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Dynasil of America's value of 35.45% is 44.8% above this benchmark. 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 24.49, 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. Dynasil of America's current Gross Margin % of 35.45% is 44.8% 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 Dynasil of America and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dynasil of America's current Gross Margin % is 35.45%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dynasil of America stock overvalued right now?
Dynasil of America (DYSL) has a current Gross Margin % of 35.45%. The current Gross Margin % is 35.45% and 44.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.49. Dynasil of America's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Dynasil of America (DYSL), the current Gross Margin % is 35.45% as of Sep. 2019. 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.
Dynasil Corp of America is a USA based company. It operates in three segments. The Optics segment, which is the key revenue driver, encompasses Dynasil Fused Silica, Evaporated Metal Films, Hilger Crystals, and Optometrics. It manufactures commercial products, including optical crystals for sensing in the security and medical imaging markets, and optical components, optical coatings and optical materials for scientific instrumentation and other applications. The Innovation and Development segment consists of the Radiation Monitoring Devices. The Biomedical segment consists of Dynasil Biomedical, a medical technology incubator that owns rights to certain early-stage medical technologies.
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