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The historical rank and industry rank for Inovio Pharmaceuticals's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:GBM's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 60.905 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Inovio Pharmaceuticals was 0.00% 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
Inovio Pharmaceuticals had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % Related Terms
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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:GBM vs NRXS, FBIO, PYPD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Inovio Pharmaceuticals's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inovio Pharmaceuticals'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.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals (FRA:GBM) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Inovio Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Inovio Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 732 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Inovio Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % too high?
Inovio Pharmaceuticals' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Inovio Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 732 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Inovio Pharmaceuticals has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inovio Pharmaceuticals' Gross Margin % compare to NRXS and FBIO?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Inovio Pharmaceuticals ranks #999999 out of 732 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Inovio Pharmaceuticals in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.91. 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 Biotechnology company?
The median Gross Margin % among Biotechnology companies is 60.91, based on 732 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. 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 Inovio Pharmaceuticals and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Inovio Pharmaceuticals's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inovio Pharmaceuticals stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inovio Pharmaceuticals (FRA:GBM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.19, compared to a current price of €1.00 — trading 425.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Inovio Pharmaceuticals' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 with 4 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 Inovio Pharmaceuticals (FRA:GBM), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Inovio Pharmaceuticals (FRA:GBM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inovio Pharmaceuticals stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €1.00 is trading 425.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.19.
GuruFocus considers Inovio Pharmaceuticals to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GBM:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €0.19 vs. price of €1.00 (425.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GBM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inovio Pharmaceuticals Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing DNA medicines to help treat and protect people from diseases associated with human papillomavirus (HPV), cancer and infectious diseases. INOVIO's platform harnesses the power of in vivo protein production, featuring optimized design and delivery of DNA medicines that teach the body to manufacture its own disease-fighting tools. Its candidate is INO-3107 for the treatment of recurrent respiratory papillomatosis (RRP), a chronic, rare and debilitating disease of the respiratory tract caused by HPV infection. In its completed Phase 1/2 clinical trial of INO-3107 for the treatment of HPV-6 and HPV-11-associated RRP.
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