Exail TechnologiesEXALF -2.78%72 Gross Margin % is 53.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 54.58. GuruFocus rates EXALF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Exail Technologies ranks better than 85.09% 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
Exail Technologies had a gross margin of 53.70% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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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.
Exail Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Exail Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Exail Technologies'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, Exail Technologies'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.
Exail Technologies Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Exail Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Exail Technologies'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.
Exail Technologies (EXALF) has a Gross Margin % of 53.70% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Exail Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 54.58. Over the past decade, Exail Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.15 to 61.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Exail Technologies ranks #51 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Exail Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Exail Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 53.70% is near median its 10-year median of 54.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.15 to a high of 61.79. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Exail Technologies' value of 53.70% is 101.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exail Technologies ranks #51 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exail Technologies has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exail Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Exail Technologies ranks #51 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Exail Technologies in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Exail Technologies' value of 53.70% is 101.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Exail Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.15 to 61.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.58 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Exail Technologies 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. Exail Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 53.70% is 101.5% 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 Exail Technologies 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. Exail Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 53.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 54.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exail Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exail Technologies (EXALF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.14, compared to a current price of $105.54 — trading 106.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 54.58 and 101.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Exail Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 5 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 Exail Technologies (EXALF), the current Gross Margin % is 53.70% as of Dec. 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 Exail Technologies (EXALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exail Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $105.54 is trading 106.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.14.
GuruFocus considers Exail Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EXALF:
Gross Margin %: 53.70% (near median its 10-year median of 54.58)
GF Value™: $51.14 vs. price of $105.54 (106.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 101.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#51 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Exail Technologies SA is a France-based company specializing in the robotics industry and in the production of automated systems. The company's segments include: Navigation and maritime robotics; Advanced technologies; and EXAIL TECHNOLOGIES structure. It generates maximum revenue from the Navigation and maritime robotics segment. Geographically, the company operates in France, Europe, Africa, America, Oceania, and Asia. It derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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