Tecan Group AGLTS:0QLN -0.63%73 Gross Margin % is 34.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 44.92. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QLN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF244.11 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Tecan Group AG ranks worse than 75.03% on this metric.
Tecan Group AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Tecan Group AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QLN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.32 Med: 44.92 Max: 48.56
Current: 35.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Tecan Group AG was 48.56%. The lowest was 34.32%. And the median was 44.92%.
LTS:0QLN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.03% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.03
vs LTS:0QLN: 35.22
Tecan Group AG had a gross margin of 34.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Tecan Group AG was -6.50% per year.
Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) 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
Tecan Group AG had a gross margin of 34.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Tecan Group AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Tecan Group AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tecan Group AG'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.
LTS:0QLN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Tecan Group AG'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.
Tecan Group AG Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Tecan Group AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tecan Group AG'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.
Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) has a Gross Margin % of 34.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Tecan Group AG and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 44.92. Over the past decade, Tecan Group AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.32 to 48.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #604 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 75%.
Is Tecan Group AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Tecan Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 34.21% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 44.92. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.32 to a high of 48.56. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.03. Tecan Group AG's value of 34.21% is 34.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #604 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Tecan Group AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tecan Group AG's Gross Margin % compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Tecan Group AG ranks #604 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Tecan Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.03. Tecan Group AG's value of 34.21% is 34.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Tecan Group AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.32 to 48.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.92 vs. the industry median of 52.03, Tecan Group AG 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 a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.03, 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. Tecan Group AG's current Gross Margin % of 34.21% is 34.2% 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 Tecan Group AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tecan Group AG's current Gross Margin % is 34.21%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 44.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tecan Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF244.11, compared to a current price of CHF176.73 — trading 27.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.21%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 44.92 and 34.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.03. Tecan Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 8 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 Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN), the current Gross Margin % is 34.21% 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 Tecan Group AG (LTS:0QLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tecan Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF176.73 is trading 27.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF244.11.
GuruFocus considers Tecan Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QLN:
Gross Margin %: 34.21% (24% below median its 10-year median of 44.92)
GF Value™: CHF244.11 vs. price of CHF176.73 (27.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#604 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tecan Group AG sells automated laboratory instruments and solutions for the diagnostics and life sciences research markets. The firm operates in two segments; The Life Sciences Business (end-customer business) segment supplies end users with automated workflow solutions directly. These solutions include laboratory instruments, software packages, application know-how, services, consumables, and spare parts, The partnering Business (OEM business) segment develops and manufactures OEM instruments and components that are distributed by partner companies under their names. A majority proportion of Tecan's revenue is generated in the Americas and Europe followed by Asia Specific.
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