Solid StateFRA:OUY +6.42%64 Gross Margin % is 36.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 18% above its 10-year median of 31.11. GuruFocus rates FRA:OUY with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Solid State ranks better than 66.99% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solid State's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:OUY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.54 Med: 31.11 Max: 33.49
Current: 33.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Solid State was 33.49%. The lowest was 27.54%. And the median was 31.11%.
FRA:OUY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.99% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs FRA:OUY: 33.49
Solid State had a gross margin of 36.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Solid State was 1.30% per year.
Solid State (FRA:OUY) 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
Solid State had a gross margin of 36.61% 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.
Solid State Gross Margin % Related Terms
Solid State Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid State'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:OUY vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Solid State'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.
Solid State Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Solid State's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid State'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.
Solid State (FRA:OUY) has a Gross Margin % of 36.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Solid State and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 31.11. Over the past decade, Solid State's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.54 to 33.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #810 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Solid State's Gross Margin % too high?
Solid State's current Gross Margin % of 36.61% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 31.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.54 to a high of 33.49. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Solid State's value of 36.61% is 49% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solid State ranks #810 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solid State has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid State's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Solid State ranks #810 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Solid State in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Solid State's value of 36.61% is 49% above this benchmark. Historically, Solid State's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.54 to 33.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.11 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Solid State 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. Solid State's current Gross Margin % of 36.61% is 49% 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 Solid State 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. Solid State's current Gross Margin % is 36.61%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 31.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid State stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State (FRA:OUY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.86, compared to a current price of €2.32 — trading 18.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.61%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 31.11 and 49% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Solid State's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 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 Solid State (FRA:OUY), the current Gross Margin % is 36.61% 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 Solid State (FRA:OUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid State stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.32 is trading 18.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.86.
GuruFocus considers Solid State to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OUY:
Gross Margin %: 36.61% (18% above median its 10-year median of 31.11)
GF Value™: €2.86 vs. price of €2.32 (18.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49% above the Hardware median (#810 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid State PLC is engaged in the manufacturing as well as distribution of electronic components and materials. The company's operating segment includes divisions, which are Components and Systems. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom and has a presence in the Rest of Europe, Asia, North America, and the Rest of the World. The company generates revenue from products such as Computing, Communications, Power and Optoelectronics, and electronic components and modules.
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