Metall ZugLTS:0QLX -0.14%63 Gross Margin % is 30.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 34.79. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QLX with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF783.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Metall Zug ranks worse than 79.38% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Metall Zug's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF30.4 Mil. Metall Zug's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF100.4 Mil. Therefore, Metall Zug's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.31%.
Warning Sign:
Metall Zug Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.1%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Metall Zug's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0QLX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.53 Med: 34.79 Max: 66.5
Current: 31.55
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Metall Zug was 66.50%. The lowest was 30.53%. And the median was 34.79%.
LTS:0QLX's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.38% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs LTS:0QLX: 31.55
Metall Zug had a gross margin of 30.31% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Metall Zug was -1.10% per year.
Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) 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
Metall Zug had a gross margin of 30.31% 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.
Metall Zug Gross Margin % Related Terms
Metall Zug Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metall Zug'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:0QLX vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Metall Zug'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.
Metall Zug Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Metall Zug's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metall Zug'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.
Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) has a Gross Margin % of 30.31% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Metall Zug and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 34.79. Over the past decade, Metall Zug's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.53 to 66.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Metall Zug ranks #639 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is Metall Zug's Gross Margin % too high?
Metall Zug's current Gross Margin % of 30.31% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 34.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.53 to a high of 66.50. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Metall Zug's value of 30.31% is 41.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metall Zug ranks #639 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Metall Zug has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metall Zug's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Metall Zug ranks #639 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Metall Zug in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Metall Zug's value of 30.31% is 41.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Metall Zug's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.53 to 66.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.79 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Metall Zug 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 52.07, 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. Metall Zug's current Gross Margin % of 30.31% is 41.8% 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 Metall Zug and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metall Zug's current Gross Margin % is 30.31%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 34.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metall Zug stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF783.35, compared to a current price of CHF727.00 — trading 7.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.31%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 34.79 and 41.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Metall Zug's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX), the current Gross Margin % is 30.31% 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 Metall Zug (LTS:0QLX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metall Zug stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF727.00 is trading 7.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF783.35.
GuruFocus considers Metall Zug to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QLX:
Gross Margin %: 30.31% (13% below median its 10-year median of 34.79)
GF Value™: CHF783.35 vs. price of CHF727.00 (7.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.8% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#639 of 805)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metall Zug Ltd is engaged in the industrial sector. The company is organized, into business segments namely; Medical Devices which comprises of products and services for diagnosis and surgery, mainly in the fields of ophthalmology and microsurgery; Technologycluster & Infrastructure is engaged in Management and development of real estate; and Investments & Corporate. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Medical Devices segment. Geographically, the company operates in Switzerland, Europe (excluding Switzerland), the Americas, and Asia /Pacific/Others, and the majority of its revenue is generated from the Americas region.
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