LifeTech ScientificLFTSF 96 Gross Margin % is 75.22% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 79.77. GuruFocus rates LFTSF with a GF Score™ of 96/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.36. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, LifeTech Scientific ranks better than 84.97% on this metric.
LifeTech Scientific Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LifeTech Scientific's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LFTSF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.4 Med: 79.77 Max: 81.74
Current: 74.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of LifeTech Scientific was 81.74%. The lowest was 74.40%. And the median was 79.77%.
LFTSF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.97% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs LFTSF: 74.40
LifeTech Scientific had a gross margin of 75.22% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LifeTech Scientific was -1.70% per year.
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
LifeTech Scientific had a gross margin of 75.22% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
LifeTech Scientific Gross Margin % Related Terms
LifeTech Scientific Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LifeTech Scientific'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 Medical Devices subindustry, LifeTech Scientific'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.
LifeTech Scientific Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, LifeTech Scientific's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LifeTech Scientific'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.
LifeTech Scientific (LFTSF) has a Gross Margin % of 75.22% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LifeTech Scientific and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 79.77. Over the past decade, LifeTech Scientific's Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.40 to 81.74. According to the industry distribution chart, LifeTech Scientific ranks #121 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is LifeTech Scientific's Gross Margin % too high?
LifeTech Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 75.22% is near median its 10-year median of 79.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.40 to a high of 81.74. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. LifeTech Scientific's value of 75.22% is 44.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LifeTech Scientific ranks #121 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LifeTech Scientific has a GF Score™ of 96/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LifeTech Scientific's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, LifeTech Scientific ranks #121 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LifeTech Scientific in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. LifeTech Scientific's value of 75.22% is 44.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LifeTech Scientific's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.40 to 81.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.77 vs. the industry median of 51.94, LifeTech Scientific 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 51.94, based on 805 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. LifeTech Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 75.22% 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 LifeTech Scientific and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LifeTech Scientific's current Gross Margin % is 75.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 79.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LifeTech Scientific stock overvalued right now?
LifeTech Scientific (LFTSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 75.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.36, compared to a current price of $0.23 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 79.77 and 44.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.94. LifeTech Scientific's overall GF Score™ is 96/100 with 4 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 LifeTech Scientific (LFTSF), the current Gross Margin % is 75.22% as of Dec. 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 LifeTech Scientific (LFTSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LifeTech Scientific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.23 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.36.
Key valuation signals for LFTSF:
Gross Margin %: 75.22% (near median its 10-year median of 79.77)
GF Value™: $0.36 vs. price of $0.23 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#121 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LFTSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LifeTech Scientific Corp develops and manufactures also responsible for marketing of minimally invasive interventional medical devices for cardiovascular and peripheral vascular diseases and disorders. The firm operates in three areas: the Structural heart diseases business, the Peripheral vascular diseases business, and the Cardiac pacing and electrophysiology business. It generates maximum revenue from the Peripheral Vascular Diseases business segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Mainland China, and it also has its presence in Europe, Asia, excluding mainland China and India, India, South America, Africa, and Others.
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