IST:SDTTR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.05% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs IST:SDTTR: 27.07
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri had a gross margin of 39.95% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri (IST:SDTTR) 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
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri had a gross margin of 39.95% 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.
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri Gross Margin % Related Terms
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri Gross Margin % Chart
IST:SDTTR vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri'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.
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri'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.
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri (IST:SDTTR) has a Gross Margin % of 39.95% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.58. Over the past decade, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.42 to 45.20. According to the industry distribution chart, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri ranks #164 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 48%.
Is SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's Gross Margin % too high?
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's current Gross Margin % of 39.95% is near median its 10-year median of 40.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.42 to a high of 45.20. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's value of 39.95% is 49.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri ranks #164 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri ranks #164 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's value of 39.95% is 49.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.42 to 45.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.58 vs. the industry median of 26.65, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri 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. SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's current Gross Margin % of 39.95% is 49.9% 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 SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri 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. SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's current Gross Margin % is 39.95%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri (IST:SDTTR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺267.61, compared to a current price of ₺253.00 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.95%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.58 and 49.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 12 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 SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri (IST:SDTTR), the current Gross Margin % is 39.95% 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 SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri (IST:SDTTR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₺253.00 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₺267.61.
GuruFocus considers SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for IST:SDTTR:
Gross Margin %: 39.95% (near median its 10-year median of 40.58)
GF Value™: ₺267.61 vs. price of ₺253.00 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#164 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:SDTTR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SDT Uzay Vevunma Teknolojeleri Business Description
SDT Uzay Ve Savunma Teknolojeleri operates as a defense sector company that develops domestic products and capabilities in R&D-based fields. It engages in producing defense electronics and software products. Its solutions consist of Radar, electronic warfare, and communication systems. It also engages in analyzing, designing, coding, and testing various software components, from embedded software to enterprise solutions.
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