Gorman-Rupp CoGRC +1.83%79 Gross Margin % is 32.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 26.16. GuruFocus rates GRC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.85 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks better than 61.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Gorman-Rupp Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
GRC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.22 Med: 26.16 Max: 31.1
Current: 31.1
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Gorman-Rupp Co was 31.10%. The lowest was 24.22%. And the median was 26.16%.
GRC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.41% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs GRC: 31.10
Gorman-Rupp Co had a gross margin of 32.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Gorman-Rupp Co was 4.90% per year.
Gorman-Rupp Co (NYSE:GRC) 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
Gorman-Rupp Co had a gross margin of 32.48% 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Gorman-Rupp Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gorman-Rupp Co'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gorman-Rupp Co'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.
Gorman-Rupp Co Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gorman-Rupp Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gorman-Rupp Co'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.
Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) has a Gross Margin % of 32.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Gorman-Rupp Co and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 26.16. Over the past decade, Gorman-Rupp Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.22 to 31.10. According to the industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #1159 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 38.6%.
Is Gorman-Rupp Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Gorman-Rupp Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.48% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 26.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.22 to a high of 31.10. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Gorman-Rupp Co's value of 32.48% is 21.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #1159 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Gorman-Rupp Co has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gorman-Rupp Co's Gross Margin % compare to THR and EPAC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #1159 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Gorman-Rupp Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Gorman-Rupp Co's value of 32.48% is 21.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Gorman-Rupp Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.22 to 31.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.16 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Gorman-Rupp Co 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Gorman-Rupp Co's current Gross Margin % of 32.48% is 21.2% 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 Gorman-Rupp Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gorman-Rupp Co's current Gross Margin % is 32.48%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 26.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gorman-Rupp Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.85, compared to a current price of $87.40 — trading 119.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.48%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 26.16 and 21.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Gorman-Rupp Co's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC), the current Gross Margin % is 32.48% 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $87.40 is trading 119.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.85.
GuruFocus considers Gorman-Rupp Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GRC:
Gross Margin %: 32.48% (24% above median its 10-year median of 26.16)
GF Value™: $39.85 vs. price of $87.40 (119.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.2% above the Industrial Products median (#1159 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gorman-Rupp Co designs, manufactures, and globally sells pumps & pump systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating & air conditioning, military, and other liquid-handling applications. It operates in one business segment, the manufacture & sale of pumps and pump systems, and generates revenue from the same. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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