The historical rank and industry rank for discoverIE Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DSCV'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.66 Med: 37.85 Max: 43.42
Current: 43.42
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of discoverIE Group was 43.42%. The lowest was 32.66%. And the median was 37.85%.
LSE:DSCV's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.89% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs LSE:DSCV: 43.42
discoverIE Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for discoverIE Group was 3.10% per year.
discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) 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
discoverIE Group had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
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discoverIE Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for discoverIE 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.
LSE:DSCV vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, discoverIE 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.
discoverIE Group Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, discoverIE Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where discoverIE 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.
discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on discoverIE Group and its competitors. Over the past decade, discoverIE Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.66 to 43.42. According to the industry distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #469 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is discoverIE Group's Gross Margin % too high?
discoverIE Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.66 to a high of 43.42. Based on the distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #469 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, discoverIE Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does discoverIE Group's Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, discoverIE Group ranks #469 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places discoverIE Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Historically, discoverIE Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.66 to 43.42 over the past decade. 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. 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 discoverIE 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. discoverIE Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is discoverIE Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £6.89, compared to a current price of £6.64 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. discoverIE Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 discoverIE Group (LSE:DSCV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, discoverIE Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.64 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £6.89.
GuruFocus considers discoverIE Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DSCV:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £6.89 vs. price of £6.64 (3.6% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSCV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
discoverIE Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based electronics manufacturing company. The company designs, manufactures, and distributes customer-specific electronic components and solutions. The company's segments include the Magnetics and Controls division (M&C) and the Sensing and Connectivity division (S&C). The company generates the majority of revenue from the M&C segment. Geographically, the company operates in the UK, Europe, North America, Asia, and the Rest of the world.
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