Hawkeye 360HAWK +8.09%12 Gross Margin % is 52.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 61.31. GuruFocus rates HAWK with a GF Score™ of 12/100. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hawkeye 360 ranks better than 84.21% 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
Hawkeye 360 had a gross margin of 52.74% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Hawkeye 360 Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hawkeye 360 Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hawkeye 360'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.
Hawkeye 360 Gross Margin % Chart
Hawkeye 360 Annual Data
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Dec25
Gross Margin %
69.88
52.74
Hawkeye 360 Semi-Annual Data
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Dec25
Gross Margin %
69.88
52.74
HAWK vs ATRO, VOYG, VVX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hawkeye 360'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.
Hawkeye 360 Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hawkeye 360's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hawkeye 360'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.
Hawkeye 360 (HAWK) has a Gross Margin % of 52.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hawkeye 360 and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 61.31. Over the past decade, Hawkeye 360's Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.74 to 69.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Hawkeye 360 ranks #54 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Hawkeye 360's Gross Margin % too high?
Hawkeye 360's current Gross Margin % of 52.74% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 61.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 52.74 to a high of 69.88. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Hawkeye 360's value of 52.74% is 97.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hawkeye 360 ranks #54 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Hawkeye 360 has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hawkeye 360's Gross Margin % compare to ATRO and VOYG?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hawkeye 360 ranks #54 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hawkeye 360 in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Hawkeye 360's value of 52.74% is 97.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Hawkeye 360's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 52.74 to 69.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.31 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Hawkeye 360 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Hawkeye 360's current Gross Margin % of 52.74% is 97.9% 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 Hawkeye 360 and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hawkeye 360's current Gross Margin % is 52.74%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 61.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hawkeye 360 stock overvalued right now?
Hawkeye 360 (HAWK) has a current Gross Margin % of 52.74%. The current Gross Margin % is 52.74%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 61.31 and 97.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Hawkeye 360's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 Hawkeye 360 (HAWK), the current Gross Margin % is 52.74% as of Dec. 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.
Hawkeye 360 Inc operates in the signals intelligence (SIGINT) and defense technology sector. It provides end-to-end signals intelligence solutions integrated into national security systems for the United States and allied customers. Its offerings include radio frequency data and related insights to support defense operations. The company is involved across the value chain, including satellite design and manufacturing, data collection, and data processing and analysis. It generates revenue prominently from fixed price contract arrangements for RF signal mapping products that are used to analyze and track radio waves.
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