Keysight TechnologiesKEYS +2.92%82 Gross Margin % is 68.61% as of Apr. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 61.05. GuruFocus rates KEYS with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $198.67 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Keysight Technologies ranks better 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
Keysight Technologies had a gross margin of 68.61% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
Keysight Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Keysight Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keysight Technologies'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.
KEYS vs GRMN, COHR, TDY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Keysight Technologies'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.
Keysight Technologies Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Keysight Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keysight Technologies'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.
Keysight Technologies (KEYS) has a Gross Margin % of 68.61% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Keysight Technologies and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 61.05. Over the past decade, Keysight Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.21 to 64.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #118 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is Keysight Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Keysight Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 68.61% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 61.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.21 to a high of 64.64. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Keysight Technologies' value of 68.61% is 179.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #118 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Keysight Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keysight Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to GRMN and COHR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Keysight Technologies ranks #118 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Keysight Technologies in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Keysight Technologies' value of 68.61% is 179.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Keysight Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.21 to 64.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.05 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Keysight Technologies 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, 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. Keysight Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 68.61% is 179.7% 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 Keysight Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keysight Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 68.61%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 61.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keysight Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies (KEYS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $198.67, compared to a current price of $350.07 — trading 76.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.61%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 61.05 and 179.7% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Keysight Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 7 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS), the current Gross Margin % is 68.61% as of Apr. 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 Keysight Technologies (KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keysight Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $350.07 is trading 76.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $198.67.
GuruFocus considers Keysight Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KEYS:
Gross Margin %: 68.61% (12% above median its 10-year median of 61.05)
GF Value™: $198.67 vs. price of $350.07 (76.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 179.7% above the Hardware median (#118 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KEYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keysight Technologies is a leader in the field of testing and measurement, helping electronics OEMs and suppliers alike bring products to market to fit industry standards and specifications. Keysight specializes in the communications market, but also supplies into the government, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing markets. Keysight's solutions include testing tools, analytical software, and services. The firm's stated objective is to reduce time to market and improve efficiency at its more than 30,000 customers.
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