LPKF Laser & Electronics SELPKFF -6.13%69 Gross Margin % is 80.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 67.92. GuruFocus rates LPKFF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks better than 97.8% on this metric.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (OTCPK:LPKFF) 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
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE had a gross margin of 80.86% 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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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 Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE'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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LPKF Laser & Electronics SE'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.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (LPKFF) has a Gross Margin % of 80.86% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LPKF Laser & Electronics SE and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 67.92. Over the past decade, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.90 to 73.09. According to the industry distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #66 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Gross Margin % too high?
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current Gross Margin % of 80.86% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 67.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.90 to a high of 73.09. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's value of 80.86% is 201.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #66 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE ranks #66 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LPKF Laser & Electronics SE in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's value of 80.86% is 201.8% above this benchmark. Historically, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.90 to 73.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 67.92 vs. the industry median of 26.79, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current Gross Margin % of 80.86% is 201.8% 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's current Gross Margin % is 80.86%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 67.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LPKF Laser & Electronics SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (LPKFF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.93, compared to a current price of $28.47 — trading 259% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.86%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 67.92 and 201.8% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. LPKF Laser & Electronics SE's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (LPKFF), the current Gross Margin % is 80.86% 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 LPKF Laser & Electronics SE (LPKFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LPKF Laser & Electronics SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $28.47 is trading 259% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.93.
GuruFocus considers LPKF Laser & Electronics SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LPKFF:
Gross Margin %: 80.86% (19% above median its 10-year median of 67.92)
GF Value™: $7.93 vs. price of $28.47 (259% above fair value)
Industry Position: 201.8% above the Industrial Products median (#66 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LPKFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LPKF Laser & Electronics SE is an international technology company specializing in laser-based manufacturing solutions for demanding industries. It develops high-tech solutions that address aspects such as precision, energy efficiency, and sustainability in particular. The group's Industries & Technologies include Electronics Manufacturing, Research & In-house PCB Prototyping, Laser Plastic Welding, Thin Glass Precision Processing, Laser Scribing, and others. The firm operates through the following segments: Development, Electronics, Welding, and Solar. Its geographic areas are Germany, the rest of Europe, North America, China, the rest of Asia, and Other.
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