Eastman Kodak CoKODK +3.01%57 Gross Margin % is 21.51% as of Mar. 2026, which is 44% above its 10-year median of 14.94. GuruFocus rates KODK with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.46 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Eastman Kodak Co ranks worse than 72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Eastman Kodak Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KODK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.12 Med: 14.94 Max: 24.53
Current: 22.36
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Eastman Kodak Co was 24.53%. The lowest was 13.12%. And the median was 14.94%.
KODK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs KODK: 22.36
Eastman Kodak Co had a gross margin of 21.51% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Eastman Kodak Co was 11.30% per year.
Eastman Kodak Co (NYSE:KODK) 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
Eastman Kodak Co had a gross margin of 21.51% 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.
Eastman Kodak Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eastman Kodak Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eastman Kodak Co'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 Specialty Business Services subindustry, Eastman Kodak Co'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.
Eastman Kodak Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Eastman Kodak Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastman Kodak Co'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.
Eastman Kodak Co (KODK) has a Gross Margin % of 21.51% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eastman Kodak Co and its competitors. This is 44% above median its historical median of 14.94. Over the past decade, Eastman Kodak Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.12 to 24.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastman Kodak Co ranks #725 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is Eastman Kodak Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Eastman Kodak Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.51% is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.12 to a high of 24.53. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Eastman Kodak Co's value of 21.51% is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastman Kodak Co ranks #725 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastman Kodak Co has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastman Kodak Co's Gross Margin % compare to BKSY and TRNS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Eastman Kodak Co ranks #725 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Eastman Kodak Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Eastman Kodak Co's value of 21.51% is 37.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Eastman Kodak Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.12 to 24.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.94 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Eastman Kodak Co 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Eastman Kodak Co's current Gross Margin % of 21.51% is 37.7% 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 Eastman Kodak Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastman Kodak Co's current Gross Margin % is 21.51%, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 14.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastman Kodak Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Kodak Co (KODK) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.46, compared to a current price of $9.57 — trading 75.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.51%, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 14.94 and 37.7% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Eastman Kodak Co's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Eastman Kodak Co (KODK), the current Gross Margin % is 21.51% 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 Eastman Kodak Co (KODK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastman Kodak Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.57 is trading 75.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.46.
GuruFocus considers Eastman Kodak Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KODK:
Gross Margin %: 21.51% (44% above median its 10-year median of 14.94)
GF Value™: $5.46 vs. price of $9.57 (75.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.7% below the Business Services median (#725 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KODK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastman Kodak Co is a United States-based company. It operates through several business segments; Print, Brand, and Advanced Materials and Chemicals. The Print segment which derives the majority of revenue includes products like digital offset plate offerings and computer-to-plate imaging solutions, high-quality digital printing solutions using electrically charged toner-based technology, production press systems, consumables, inkjet components, software and services. Geographically, the company generates revenue from the United States, Canada, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
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