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ICZOOM GroupIZM +3.40%40 Gross Margin % is 3.26% as of Jun. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 2.78. GuruFocus rates IZM with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, ICZOOM Group ranks worse than 95.19% 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
ICZOOM Group had a gross margin of 3.26% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
ICZOOM Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
ICZOOM Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ICZOOM Group'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 Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, ICZOOM Group'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.
ICZOOM Group Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ICZOOM Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ICZOOM Group'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.
ICZOOM Group (IZM) has a Gross Margin % of 3.26% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ICZOOM Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, ICZOOM Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 3.39. According to the industry distribution chart, ICZOOM Group ranks #2336 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 95.2%.
Is ICZOOM Group's Gross Margin % too high?
ICZOOM Group's current Gross Margin % of 3.26% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.47 to a high of 3.39. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. ICZOOM Group's value of 3.26% is 86.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICZOOM Group ranks #2336 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ICZOOM Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICZOOM Group's Gross Margin % compare to TAIT and SNX?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ICZOOM Group ranks #2336 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ICZOOM Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. ICZOOM Group's value of 3.26% is 86.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ICZOOM Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.47 to 3.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 24.52, ICZOOM Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,454 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. ICZOOM Group's current Gross Margin % of 3.26% is 86.7% 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 ICZOOM Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICZOOM Group's current Gross Margin % is 3.26%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICZOOM Group stock overvalued right now?
ICZOOM Group (IZM) has a current Gross Margin % of 3.26%. The current Gross Margin % is 3.26%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 86.7% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. ICZOOM Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 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 ICZOOM Group (IZM), the current Gross Margin % is 3.26% as of Jun. 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.
ICZOOM Group Inc. operates an e-commerce platform selling electronic components to SMEs in China across consumer electronics, IoT, automotive, and industrial control sectors. It offers two main product categories: semiconductor products, including integrated circuits and optoelectronics, and electronic equipment and tools such as electromechanical and MRO supplies. The company also provides services like customs clearance, temporary warehousing, and logistics, earning additional commission fees. The majority of its revenue comes from electronic component sales.
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