Geovax LabsGOVX +0.76%22 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates GOVX with a GF Score™ of 22/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 735 Biotechnology companies, Geovax Labs ranks worse than 136054.29% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Geovax Labs's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GOVX's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Biotechnology industry.
Industry Median: 60.9 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Geovax Labs 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 Geovax Labs was 0.00% per year.
Geovax Labs (NAS:GOVX) 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
Geovax Labs 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.
Geovax Labs Gross Margin % Related Terms
Geovax Labs Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Geovax Labs'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.
GOVX vs XBIO, MTVA, ACXP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Biotechnology subindustry, Geovax Labs'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.
Geovax Labs Gross Margin % vs Biotechnology Industry
For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Geovax Labs's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Geovax Labs'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.
Geovax Labs (GOVX) 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 Geovax Labs and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Geovax Labs ranks #999999 out of 735 companies in the Biotechnology industry.
Is Geovax Labs' Gross Margin % too high?
Geovax Labs' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Geovax Labs ranks #999999 out of 735 companies in the Biotechnology industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Geovax Labs has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Geovax Labs' Gross Margin % compare to XBIO and MTVA?
According to the Biotechnology industry distribution chart, Geovax Labs ranks #999999 out of 735 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Geovax Labs in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 60.90. 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 60.90, based on 735 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 Geovax Labs and its competitors. For the Biotechnology industry, the median Gross Margin % is 60.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Geovax Labs'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 Geovax Labs stock overvalued right now?
Geovax Labs (GOVX) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Geovax Labs' overall GF Score™ is 22/100 with 3 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 Geovax Labs (GOVX), 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.
Geovax Labs Inc is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing human vaccines and immunotherapies against infectious diseases and solid tumor cancers using novel proprietary platforms. The company is focused on the advancement of GEO-MVA, a Modified Vaccinia Ankara (MVA) vaccine candidate for mpox, smallpox, and other poxviruses. Its flagship clinical program in oncology is Gedeptin, a novel oncolytic solid tumor gene-directed therapy, which recently completed a multicenter Phase 1/2 clinical trial for head and neck cancers. The company is also developing GEO-CM04S1, a next-generation multi-antigen COVID-19 vaccine, which is currently being evaluated in two Phase 2 clinical trials.
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