Kromek GroupKRMKF +0.97%34 Gross Margin % is 71.72% as of Oct. 2025, which is 32% above its 10-year median of 54.15. GuruFocus rates KRMKF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Kromek Group ranks better than 98.37% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Kromek Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
KRMKF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.75 Med: 54.15 Max: 80.85
Current: 79.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Kromek Group was 80.85%. The lowest was 46.75%. And the median was 54.15%.
KRMKF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.37% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs KRMKF: 79.55
Kromek Group had a gross margin of 71.72% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kromek Group was 9.50% per year.
Kromek Group (OTCPK:KRMKF) 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
Kromek Group had a gross margin of 71.72% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => 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.
Kromek Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kromek Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kromek 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.
KRMKF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Kromek 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.
Kromek Group Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Kromek Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kromek 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.
Kromek Group (KRMKF) has a Gross Margin % of 71.72% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kromek Group and its competitors. This is 32% above median its historical median of 54.15. Over the past decade, Kromek Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.75 to 80.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #40 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.6%.
Is Kromek Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Kromek Group's current Gross Margin % of 71.72% is 32% above median its 10-year median of 54.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.75 to a high of 80.85. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Kromek Group's value of 71.72% is 192% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #40 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kromek Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kromek Group's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Kromek Group ranks #40 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kromek Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Kromek Group's value of 71.72% is 192% above this benchmark. Historically, Kromek Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.75 to 80.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.15 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Kromek Group 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 24.57, 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. Kromek Group's current Gross Margin % of 71.72% is 192% 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 Kromek Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kromek Group's current Gross Margin % is 71.72%, which is 32% above median its own 10-year median of 54.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kromek Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group (KRMKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $0.11 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.72%, which is 32% above median its 10-year median of 54.15 and 192% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Kromek Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 5 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 Kromek Group (KRMKF), the current Gross Margin % is 71.72% as of Oct. 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.
Is Kromek Group (KRMKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kromek Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.11 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10.
GuruFocus considers Kromek Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KRMKF:
Gross Margin %: 71.72% (32% above median its 10-year median of 54.15)
GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $0.11 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 192% above the Hardware median (#40 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KRMKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kromek Group PLC is the developer of radiation detectors based on cadmium zinc telluride, providing improved detection and characterization capabilities within the medical imaging, nuclear detection, and security screening markets. Based on its technology platforms, the company designs, develops, and produces X-ray and gamma-ray imaging and radiation detection products for the industrial and consumer markets. Some of its products include the TN15 thermal neutron detector, the SPEAR CZT-based radiation detector, the VTF voltage to frequency converter, the D3S NET networked radiation detector, and Photon-counting spectral CT. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom, North America, Asia, Europe, and Other, of which the majority of the revenue comes from North America.
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