Ispire TechnologyISPR -7.41%45 Gross Margin % is 10.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% below its 10-year median of 17.77. GuruFocus rates ISPR with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 47 Tobacco Products companies, Ispire Technology ranks worse than 76.6% 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
Ispire Technology had a gross margin of 10.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
Ispire Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ispire Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ispire Technology'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.
ISPR vs CHUC, PYYX, RYM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Tobacco subindustry, Ispire Technology'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.
Ispire Technology Gross Margin % vs Tobacco Products Industry
For the Tobacco Products industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Ispire Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ispire Technology'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.
Ispire Technology (ISPR) has a Gross Margin % of 10.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ispire Technology and its competitors. This is 40% below median its historical median of 17.77. Over the past decade, Ispire Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 19.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Ispire Technology ranks #36 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Ispire Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Ispire Technology's current Gross Margin % of 10.66% is 40% below median its 10-year median of 17.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.63 to a high of 19.61. The Tobacco Products industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. Ispire Technology's value of 10.66% is 68% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ispire Technology ranks #36 out of 47 companies in the Tobacco Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ispire Technology has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ispire Technology's Gross Margin % compare to CHUC and PYYX?
According to the Tobacco Products industry distribution chart, Ispire Technology ranks #36 out of 47 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ispire Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 33.29. Ispire Technology's value of 10.66% is 68% below this benchmark. Historically, Ispire Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.63 to 19.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.77 vs. the industry median of 33.29, Ispire Technology 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 Tobacco Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Tobacco Products companies is 33.29, based on 47 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. Ispire Technology's current Gross Margin % of 10.66% is 68% 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 Ispire Technology and its competitors. For the Tobacco Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 33.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ispire Technology's current Gross Margin % is 10.66%, which is 40% below median its own 10-year median of 17.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ispire Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ispire Technology (ISPR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.71, compared to a current price of $1.50 — trading 59.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.66%, which is 40% below median its 10-year median of 17.77 and 68% below the Tobacco Products industry median of 33.29. Ispire Technology's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Ispire Technology (ISPR), the current Gross Margin % is 10.66% 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 Ispire Technology (ISPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ispire Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.50 is trading 59.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.71.
GuruFocus considers Ispire Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ISPR:
Gross Margin %: 10.66% (40% below median its 10-year median of 17.77)
GF Value™: $3.71 vs. price of $1.50 (59.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68% below the Tobacco Products median (#36 of 47)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ISPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ispire Technology Inc is engaged in the research and development, design, commercialization, sales, marketing, and distribution of branded e-cigarettes and cannabis vaping products. The company sells its cannabis vaping products in the United States, Europe, Canada, and South Africa. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from Europe.
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