CyanConnode HoldingsFRA:CUAN -1.50% Gross Margin % is 24.97% as of Sep. 2025, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 40.44. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, CyanConnode Holdings ranks better than 56.03% 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
CyanConnode Holdings had a gross margin of 24.97% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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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.
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CyanConnode Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CyanConnode Holdings'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:CUAN vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, CyanConnode Holdings'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.
CyanConnode Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, CyanConnode Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CyanConnode Holdings'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.
CyanConnode Holdings (FRA:CUAN) has a Gross Margin % of 24.97% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CyanConnode Holdings and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 40.44. Over the past decade, CyanConnode Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.90 to 61.39. According to the industry distribution chart, CyanConnode Holdings ranks #1079 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 44%.
Is CyanConnode Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
CyanConnode Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 24.97% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 40.44. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.90 to a high of 61.39. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. CyanConnode Holdings' value of 24.97% is 1.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CyanConnode Holdings ranks #1079 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does CyanConnode Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, CyanConnode Holdings ranks #1079 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CyanConnode Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. CyanConnode Holdings' value of 24.97% is 1.6% above this benchmark. Historically, CyanConnode Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.90 to 61.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.44 vs. the industry median of 24.57, CyanConnode Holdings 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. CyanConnode Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 24.97% is 1.6% 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 CyanConnode Holdings 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. CyanConnode Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 24.97%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 40.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CyanConnode Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CyanConnode Holdings (FRA:CUAN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.07 — trading 6.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.97%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 40.44 and 1.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. 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 CyanConnode Holdings (FRA:CUAN), the current Gross Margin % is 24.97% as of Sep. 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.
CyanConnode Holdings PLC designs and develops wireless monitoring and control products for smart metering, lighting, and the Internet of Things applications. The company provides customers with long-range, low-power, end-to-end networking solutions and high-performance applications that help them enhance service delivery, improve business efficiency, and save energy. The company offers a range of solutions including Narrowband RF mesh, Ultimesh, Panmesh, and Omnimesh. The company has operations in Europe, Asia, and Rest of World.
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