BrukerFRA:BKD -2.50%86 Gross Margin % is 46.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 47.75. GuruFocus rates FRA:BKD with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of €53.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Bruker ranks worse than 60.62% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Bruker's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €329 Mil. Bruker's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €712 Mil. Therefore, Bruker's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.13%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bruker's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:BKD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.29 Med: 47.75 Max: 51.59
Current: 45.29
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bruker was 51.59%. The lowest was 45.29%. And the median was 47.75%.
FRA:BKD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.62% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs FRA:BKD: 45.29
Bruker had a gross margin of 46.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bruker was -0.60% per year.
Bruker (FRA:BKD) 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
Bruker had a gross margin of 46.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Bruker Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bruker Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bruker'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.
FRA:BKD vs GKOS, BIO, PODD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Bruker'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.
Bruker Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Bruker's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bruker'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.
Bruker (FRA:BKD) has a Gross Margin % of 46.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bruker and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.75. Over the past decade, Bruker's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.29 to 51.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Bruker ranks #488 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 60.6%.
Is Bruker's Gross Margin % too high?
Bruker's current Gross Margin % of 46.13% is near median its 10-year median of 47.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.29 to a high of 51.59. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Bruker's value of 46.13% is 11.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bruker ranks #488 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bruker has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bruker's Gross Margin % compare to GKOS and BIO?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Bruker ranks #488 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bruker in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Bruker's value of 46.13% is 11.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Bruker's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.29 to 51.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.75 vs. the industry median of 51.94, Bruker has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 51.94, based on 805 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. Bruker's current Gross Margin % of 46.13% is 11.2% below 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 Bruker and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bruker's current Gross Margin % is 46.13%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bruker stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bruker (FRA:BKD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €53.33, compared to a current price of €52.26 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.13%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.75 and 11.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.94. Bruker's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 Bruker (FRA:BKD), the current Gross Margin % is 46.13% 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 Bruker (FRA:BKD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bruker stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €52.26 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €53.33.
GuruFocus considers Bruker to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BKD:
Gross Margin %: 46.13% (near median its 10-year median of 47.75)
GF Value™: €53.33 vs. price of €52.26 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#488 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BKD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bruker Corp manufactures scientific instruments and diagnostic tests for customers in the life sciences, applied markets, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology industries. The company operates in segments, namely, Bruker Scientific Instruments (BSI) BioSpin, BSI CALID, BSI Nano, and Bruker Energy & Supercon Technologies (BEST) . The company generates maximum revenue from the BSI CALID segment. Geographically, it derives the maximum of its revenue from United States.
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