Ion Beam ApplicationsIOBCF +2.18%82 Gross Margin % is 34.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 34.08. GuruFocus rates IOBCF with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Ion Beam Applications ranks worse than 78.26% on this metric.
IOBCF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.26% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs IOBCF: 32.19
Ion Beam Applications had a gross margin of 34.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ion Beam Applications was -4.90% per year.
Ion Beam Applications (OTCPK:IOBCF) 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
Ion Beam Applications had a gross margin of 34.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Ion Beam Applications Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ion Beam Applications Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ion Beam Applications'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 Medical Devices subindustry, Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Ion Beam Applications's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ion Beam Applications'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.
Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) has a Gross Margin % of 34.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.08. Over the past decade, Ion Beam Applications' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.49 to 43.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #630 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 78.3%.
Is Ion Beam Applications' Gross Margin % too high?
Ion Beam Applications' current Gross Margin % of 34.76% is near median its 10-year median of 34.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.49 to a high of 43.61. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Ion Beam Applications' value of 34.76% is 33.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #630 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ion Beam Applications has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ion Beam Applications' Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Ion Beam Applications ranks #630 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ion Beam Applications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Ion Beam Applications' value of 34.76% is 33.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Ion Beam Applications' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.49 to 43.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.08 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Ion Beam Applications has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Ion Beam Applications's current Gross Margin % of 34.76% is 33.2% below 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 Ion Beam Applications and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ion Beam Applications's current Gross Margin % is 34.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ion Beam Applications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.71, compared to a current price of $18.90 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.08 and 33.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Ion Beam Applications' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF), the current Gross Margin % is 34.76% 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 Ion Beam Applications (IOBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ion Beam Applications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $18.90 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.71.
GuruFocus considers Ion Beam Applications to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IOBCF:
Gross Margin %: 34.76% (near median its 10-year median of 34.08)
GF Value™: $18.71 vs. price of $18.90 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#630 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IOBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ion Beam Applications SA develops and manufactures medical devices and software solutions. The firm operates in three segments: IBA Clinical, including Proton Therapy and Dosimetry; IBA Technologies; and IBA Corporate. Proton therapy and other accelerators contribute to the majority of sales. It offers solutions for precision cancer treatment through the use of proton beams, as well as cyclotrons used for the production of radioisotopes and industrial accelerators for sterilization and ionization. The dosimetry business sells measurement and quality assurance instruments for radiotherapy and medical imaging. The firm operates in three geographical areas: Belgium, the United States, China, Germany, and India.
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