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Empery DigitalEMPD +0.35%30 Gross Margin % is -85.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates EMPD with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,312 Vehicles & Parts companies, Empery Digital ranks better than 99.85% on this metric.
Empery Digital (NAS:EMPD) 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
Empery Digital had a gross margin of -85.00% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Empery Digital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Empery Digital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Empery Digital'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 Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Empery Digital'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.
Empery Digital Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Empery Digital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Empery Digital'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.
Empery Digital (EMPD) has a Gross Margin % of -85.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Empery Digital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Empery Digital ranks #2 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 0.2%.
Is Empery Digital's Gross Margin % too high?
Empery Digital's current Gross Margin % is -85.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Empery Digital ranks #2 out of 1312 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Empery Digital has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Empery Digital's Gross Margin % compare to GGR and SEV?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Empery Digital ranks #2 out of 1312 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Empery Digital in the top 0% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.91. 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.91, based on 1,312 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. 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 Empery Digital and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Empery Digital's current Gross Margin % is -85.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Empery Digital stock overvalued right now?
Empery Digital (EMPD) has a current Gross Margin % of -85.00%. The current Gross Margin % is -85.00%. Empery Digital's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Empery Digital (EMPD), the current Gross Margin % is -85.00% as of Jun. 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.
Empery Digital Inc is an all-electric, off-road powersports vehicle company developing and building electric two and four-wheel motorcycles and utility terrain vehicles, also known as side-by-sides, along with a complete line of upgrades and accessories. The company's products include motorcycle and UTV products that are all-electric and designed for off-road use.
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