KossKOSS +1.26%60 Gross Margin % is 35.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 34.07. GuruFocus rates KOSS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.38 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Koss ranks better than 70.52% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Koss's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1.00 Mil. Koss's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.83 Mil. Therefore, Koss's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 35.50%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Koss's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KOSS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.87 Med: 34.07 Max: 37.93
Current: 35.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Koss was 37.93%. The lowest was 27.87%. And the median was 34.07%.
KOSS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.52% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs KOSS: 35.62
Koss had a gross margin of 35.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Koss was 2.50% per year.
Koss (NAS:KOSS) 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
Koss had a gross margin of 35.50% 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.
Koss Gross Margin % Related Terms
Koss Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Koss'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.
KOSS vs AXIL, UEIC, FOXX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Koss'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.
Koss Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Koss's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Koss'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.
Koss (KOSS) has a Gross Margin % of 35.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Koss and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.07. Over the past decade, Koss' Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.87 to 37.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Koss ranks #722 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 29.5%.
Is Koss' Gross Margin % too high?
Koss' current Gross Margin % of 35.50% is near median its 10-year median of 34.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.87 to a high of 37.93. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Koss' value of 35.50% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Koss ranks #722 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Koss has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Koss' Gross Margin % compare to AXIL and UEIC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Koss ranks #722 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Koss in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Koss' value of 35.50% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Koss' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.87 to 37.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.07 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Koss 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 24.52, based on 2,449 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. Koss's current Gross Margin % of 35.50% is 44.8% 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 Koss 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. Koss's current Gross Margin % is 35.50%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Koss stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koss (KOSS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.38, compared to a current price of $4.01 — trading 8.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.50%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.07 and 44.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Koss' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Koss (KOSS), the current Gross Margin % is 35.50% 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 Koss (KOSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Koss stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.01 is trading 8.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.38.
GuruFocus considers Koss to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KOSS:
Gross Margin %: 35.50% (near median its 10-year median of 34.07)
GF Value™: $4.38 vs. price of $4.01 (8.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Hardware median (#722 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KOSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Koss Corp is engaged in the design, manufacture, and sale of stereo headphones and related accessory products. It operates in the audio/video industry segment of the home entertainment industry. The company markets a line of headphones, wireless Bluetooth headphones, wireless Bluetooth speakers, computer headsets, telecommunications headsets, and active noise-canceling headphones. The majority of the firm's revenue is derived from sales of stereo headphones. The Company also sells products to distributors for resale to school systems, and directly to other manufacturers for inclusion with their own products.
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