Furuno Electric CoFNOEF 80 Gross Margin % is 39.80% as of Feb. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 37.41. GuruFocus rates FNOEF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.86. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Furuno Electric Co ranks better than 78.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Furuno Electric Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FNOEF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 33.69 Med: 37.41 Max: 41.72
Current: 41.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Furuno Electric Co was 41.72%. The lowest was 33.69%. And the median was 37.41%.
FNOEF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 78.57% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs FNOEF: 41.49
Furuno Electric Co had a gross margin of 39.80% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Furuno Electric Co was 2.40% per year.
Furuno Electric Co (OTCPK:FNOEF) 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
Furuno Electric Co had a gross margin of 39.80% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Furuno Electric Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Furuno Electric Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Furuno Electric Co'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.
FNOEF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Furuno Electric Co'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.
Furuno Electric Co Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Furuno Electric Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Furuno Electric Co'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.
Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF) has a Gross Margin % of 39.80% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Furuno Electric Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 37.41. Over the past decade, Furuno Electric Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.69 to 41.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Furuno Electric Co ranks #526 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is Furuno Electric Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Furuno Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.80% is near median its 10-year median of 37.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.69 to a high of 41.72. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Furuno Electric Co's value of 39.80% is 62% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Furuno Electric Co ranks #526 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Furuno Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Furuno Electric Co's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Furuno Electric Co ranks #526 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Furuno Electric Co in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Furuno Electric Co's value of 39.80% is 62% above this benchmark. Historically, Furuno Electric Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.69 to 41.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.41 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Furuno Electric Co 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 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Furuno Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 39.80% is 62% 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 Furuno Electric Co and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Furuno Electric Co's current Gross Margin % is 39.80%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 37.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Furuno Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF) has a current Gross Margin % of 39.80%. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.86, compared to a current price of $41.99 — trading 111.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.80%, which is near median its 10-year median of 37.41 and 62% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Furuno Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF), the current Gross Margin % is 39.80% as of Feb. 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 Furuno Electric Co (FNOEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Furuno Electric Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $41.99 is trading 111.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $19.86.
Key valuation signals for FNOEF:
Gross Margin %: 39.80% (near median its 10-year median of 37.41)
GF Value™: $19.86 vs. price of $41.99 (111.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62% above the Hardware median (#526 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FNOEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Furuno Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the business of producing marine related electronic equipment. The products portfolio includes fish sonar, GPS, Radar, Coastal monitoring system, Automatic identification system, Voyage data recorder, and satellite communications equipment.
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