Lifeloc TechnologiesLCTC 61 Gross Margin % is 43.03% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 43.34. GuruFocus rates LCTC with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.03 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Lifeloc Technologies ranks better than 78.24% 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
Lifeloc Technologies had a gross margin of 43.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Lifeloc Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lifeloc Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifeloc 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.
LCTC vs SCND, SOBR, QURT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Lifeloc 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.
Lifeloc Technologies Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Lifeloc Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifeloc 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.
Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) has a Gross Margin % of 43.03% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lifeloc Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 43.34. Over the past decade, Lifeloc Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.31 to 49.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #533 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Lifeloc Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Lifeloc Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 43.03% is near median its 10-year median of 43.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.31 to a high of 49.85. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Lifeloc Technologies' value of 43.03% is 75.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #533 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifeloc Technologies has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifeloc Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to SCND and SOBR?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Lifeloc Technologies ranks #533 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lifeloc Technologies in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Lifeloc Technologies' value of 43.03% is 75.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifeloc Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.31 to 49.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.34 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Lifeloc 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 2,450 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. Lifeloc Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 43.03% is 75.4% 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 Lifeloc 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. Lifeloc Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 43.03%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 43.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifeloc Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.03, compared to a current price of $2.70 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.03%, which is near median its 10-year median of 43.34 and 75.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Lifeloc Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC), the current Gross Margin % is 43.03% 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 Lifeloc Technologies (LCTC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifeloc Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.70 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.03.
GuruFocus considers Lifeloc Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LCTC:
Gross Margin %: 43.03% (near median its 10-year median of 43.34)
GF Value™: $3.03 vs. price of $2.70 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.4% above the Hardware median (#533 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LCTC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifeloc Technologies Inc is a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of portable hand-held and fixed station breathalyzers and related accessories, supplies, and education. It offers fuel-cell-based breath alcohol testing equipment and also a line of supplies, accessories, services, and training to support customers' alcohol testing programs. The company operates through one segment. The products of the company include: L series breathalyzers, FC series breathalyzers, Sentinel alcohol system, calibration equipment, impairment goggles, AlcoMark breath testing management software.
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