LiqTech InternationalLIQT -0.21%44 Gross Margin % is 9.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 8.67. GuruFocus rates LIQT with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, LiqTech International ranks worse than 90.59% on this metric.
LIQT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 90.59% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs LIQT: 9.49
LiqTech International had a gross margin of 9.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LiqTech International was -12.10% per year.
LiqTech International (NAS:LIQT) 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
LiqTech International had a gross margin of 9.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
LiqTech International Gross Margin % Related Terms
LiqTech International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LiqTech International'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.
LIQT vs BNET, CLWT, EESH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LiqTech International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LiqTech International'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.
LiqTech International (LIQT) has a Gross Margin % of 9.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LiqTech International and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 8.67. Over the past decade, LiqTech International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.72 to 21.94. According to the industry distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #2716 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 90.6%.
Is LiqTech International's Gross Margin % too high?
LiqTech International's current Gross Margin % of 9.53% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.72 to a high of 21.94. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. LiqTech International's value of 9.53% is 64.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #2716 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LiqTech International has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LiqTech International's Gross Margin % compare to BNET and CLWT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LiqTech International ranks #2716 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LiqTech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. LiqTech International's value of 9.53% is 64.5% below this benchmark. Historically, LiqTech International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.72 to 21.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.67 vs. the industry median of 26.82, LiqTech International 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,998 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. LiqTech International's current Gross Margin % of 9.53% is 64.5% 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 LiqTech International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LiqTech International's current Gross Margin % is 9.53%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 8.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LiqTech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International (LIQT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $0.86 — trading 51.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 9.53%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 8.67 and 64.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. LiqTech International's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 LiqTech International (LIQT), the current Gross Margin % is 9.53% 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 LiqTech International (LIQT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LiqTech International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.86 is trading 51.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
GuruFocus considers LiqTech International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LIQT:
Gross Margin %: 9.53% (10% above median its 10-year median of 8.67)
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $0.86 (51.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.5% below the Industrial Products median (#2716 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LIQT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LiqTech International Inc is a clean technology company which provides technology for gas and liquid purification by manufacturing ceramic silicon carbide filters. The company is renowned in three business areas: ceramic membranes and membrane incorporated liquid filtration systems, ceramic diesel particulate filters (DPFs) to control soot exhaust particles and black carbon emission from diesel engines, and plastic components for usage across various industries. The company's product portfolio consists of ceramic silicon membranes for liquid filtration, diesel particulate filters, Hybrid Technology Membranes and others. The Company operates through three reportable segments: Systems and Aftermarket, Filters and Membranes, and Components.
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