IMIIMIUY +1.63%85 Gross Margin % is 48.00% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 45.22. GuruFocus rates IMIUY with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of $26.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, IMI ranks better than 87.32% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. IMI's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $780 Mil. IMI's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was $1,624 Mil. Therefore, IMI's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 48.00%.
The historical rank and industry rank for IMI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IMIUY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.68 Med: 45.22 Max: 47.46
Current: 47.46
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of IMI was 47.46%. The lowest was 42.68%. And the median was 45.22%.
IMIUY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.32% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs IMIUY: 47.46
IMI had a gross margin of 48.00% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IMI was 1.10% per year.
IMI (OTCPK:IMIUY) 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
IMI had a gross margin of 48.00% 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.
IMI Gross Margin % Related Terms
IMI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IMI'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, IMI'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.
IMI Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IMI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IMI'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.
IMI (IMIUY) has a Gross Margin % of 48.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IMI and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 45.22. Over the past decade, IMI's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.68 to 47.46. According to the industry distribution chart, IMI ranks #380 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is IMI's Gross Margin % too high?
IMI's current Gross Margin % of 48.00% is near median its 10-year median of 45.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.68 to a high of 47.46. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. IMI's value of 48.00% is 79% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IMI ranks #380 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IMI has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IMI's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IMI ranks #380 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IMI in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. IMI's value of 48.00% is 79% above this benchmark. Historically, IMI's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.68 to 47.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.22 vs. the industry median of 26.81, IMI 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 26.81, based on 2,997 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. IMI's current Gross Margin % of 48.00% is 79% 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 IMI and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IMI's current Gross Margin % is 48.00%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 45.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IMI stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMI (IMIUY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $26.38, compared to a current price of $39.68 — trading 50.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.00%, which is near median its 10-year median of 45.22 and 79% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. IMI's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 IMI (IMIUY), the current Gross Margin % is 48.00% 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.
Is IMI (IMIUY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IMI stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $39.68 is trading 50.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $26.38.
GuruFocus considers IMI to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IMIUY:
Gross Margin %: 48.00% (near median its 10-year median of 45.22)
GF Value™: $26.38 vs. price of $39.68 (50.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 79% above the Industrial Products median (#380 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IMIUY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IMI PLC is engaged in designing, building, and servicing engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. It develops technologies centered around valves and actuators to improve processes. It focuses on five market sectors: Process Automation, Industrial Automation, Life Science and Fluid Control, Climate Control, and Transport. The company's segments include: i) Automation: The Automation segment provides technologies and solutions for process and industrial automation, and ii) Life Technology: This segment develops technologies used in areas such as climate control, transport, and life sciences. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Automation segment. Geographically, it generates the maximum revenue from Europe.
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