Energous (FRA:116) Gross Margin %: 35.52% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


FRA:116 Energous Corp FRA:116
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What is Energous Gross Margin %?

Energous FRA:116 -1.90% 12 Gross Margin % is 35.52% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 36.04. GuruFocus rates FRA:116 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of €25.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Energous ranks better than 71.34% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Energous's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.95 Mil. Energous's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.67 Mil. Therefore, Energous's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.52%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Energous's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:116' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -50.06   Med: 36.04   Max: 61.47
Current: 36.22


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Energous was 61.47%. The lowest was -50.06%. And the median was 36.04%.

FRA:116's Gross Margin % is ranked better than
71.34% of 2453 companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52 vs FRA:116: 36.22

Energous had a gross margin of 35.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Energous was 0.00% per year.


Energous  (FRA:116) 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

Energous had a gross margin of 35.52% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.


Energous Gross Margin % Related Terms


Energous Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Energous'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.

Energous Gross Margin % Chart

Energous Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Energous Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 27.13 34.67 35.98 37.52 35.52

FRA:116 vs INSG, OCC, AMPG: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Energous'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.


Energous Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Energous's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Energous's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Energous Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Energous's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.7 / 4.808
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4.808 - 3.075) / 4.808
=36.04 %

Energous's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=0.9 / 2.666
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(2.666 - 1.719) / 2.666
=35.52 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 35.52% mean?
Energous (FRA:116) has a Gross Margin % of 35.52% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Energous and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Energous ranks #703 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 28.7%.
Is Energous' Gross Margin % too high?
Energous' current Gross Margin % of 35.52% is near median its 10-year median of 36.04. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Energous' value of 35.52% is 44.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Energous ranks #703 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Energous has a GF Score™ of 12/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Energous' Gross Margin % compare to INSG and OCC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Energous ranks #703 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Energous in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Energous' value of 35.52% is 44.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 36.04 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Energous 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 24.52, 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. Energous's current Gross Margin % of 35.52% is 44.9% 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 Energous and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Energous's current Gross Margin % is 35.52%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Energous stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energous (FRA:116) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.72, compared to a current price of €20.60 — trading 19.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.52%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.04 and 44.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Energous' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Energous (FRA:116), the current Gross Margin % is 35.52% as of Mar. 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 Energous (FRA:116) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Energous stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €20.60 is trading 19.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.72. GuruFocus considers Energous to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:116:

  • Gross Margin %: 35.52% (near median its 10-year median of 36.04)
  • GF Value™: €25.72 vs. price of €20.60 (19.9% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 1 warning sign
  • Industry Position: 44.9% above the Hardware median (#703 of 2453)

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:116 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Energous Business Description

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Energous Corp has developed scalable, over-the-air Wireless Power Network (WPN) technology that integrates semiconductor chipsets, software controls, hardware designs, and antenna systems to enable radio frequency (RF)-based charging for ambient Internet of Things (ambient IoT) devices, transforming supply chain capabilities from limited tracking to overall business intelligence. The WPN technology consists of transmitter systems, receiver integrated circuits, and supporting software designed to deliver power and data to battery-free IoT devices across a range of operating distances and power levels. Its applications include retail sensors, electronic shelf labels (ESLs), asset trackers, air quality monitors, motion detectors, and other monitoring solutions.
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