FiltronicFLTCF -17.54%81 Gross Margin % is 56.42% as of Nov. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 57.09. GuruFocus rates FLTCF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.70 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Filtronic ranks better than 92.86% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Filtronic's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $18.72 Mil. Filtronic's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $33.18 Mil. Therefore, Filtronic's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 56.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Filtronic's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FLTCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.83 Med: 57.09 Max: 66.9
Current: 58.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Filtronic was 66.90%. The lowest was 26.83%. And the median was 57.09%.
FLTCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 92.86% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs FLTCF: 58.69
Filtronic had a gross margin of 56.42% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Filtronic was 1.70% per year.
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
Filtronic had a gross margin of 56.42% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
Filtronic Gross Margin % Related Terms
Filtronic Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Filtronic'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.
FLTCF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Filtronic'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.
Filtronic Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Filtronic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Filtronic'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.
Filtronic (FLTCF) has a Gross Margin % of 56.42% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Filtronic and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.09. Over the past decade, Filtronic's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.83 to 66.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #175 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Filtronic's Gross Margin % too high?
Filtronic's current Gross Margin % of 56.42% is near median its 10-year median of 57.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.83 to a high of 66.90. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Filtronic's value of 56.42% is 130% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #175 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Filtronic has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Filtronic's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Filtronic ranks #175 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Filtronic in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Filtronic's value of 56.42% is 130% above this benchmark. Historically, Filtronic's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.83 to 66.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.09 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Filtronic 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Filtronic's current Gross Margin % of 56.42% is 130% 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 Filtronic and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Filtronic's current Gross Margin % is 56.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Filtronic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic (FLTCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.70, compared to a current price of $3.15 — trading 85.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 56.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.09 and 130% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Filtronic's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Filtronic (FLTCF), the current Gross Margin % is 56.42% as of Nov. 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 Filtronic (FLTCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Filtronic stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.15 is trading 85.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.70.
GuruFocus considers Filtronic to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FLTCF:
Gross Margin %: 56.42% (near median its 10-year median of 57.09)
GF Value™: $1.70 vs. price of $3.15 (85.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 130% above the Hardware median (#175 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FLTCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Filtronic PLC designs and manufactures a broad range of customized RF, microwave, and millimeter-wave components and subsystems. Its products are used in mobile wireless communication equipment, point-to-point communication systems, and adjacent defense sectors. Its customer base includes international original equipment manufacturers as well as a wide range of mobile phone network operators. It has operations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Americas, and the Rest of the world.
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