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u-Blox Holding AG (LTS:0QNI) 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
u-Blox Holding AG had a gross margin of 58.05% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
u-Blox Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
u-Blox Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for u-Blox Holding 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:0QNI vs CSCO, CIEN, LITE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, u-Blox Holding 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.
u-Blox Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, u-Blox Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where u-Blox Holding 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.
u-Blox Holding AG (LTS:0QNI) has a Gross Margin % of 58.05% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on u-Blox Holding AG and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 45.63. Over the past decade, u-Blox Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.01 to 49.17.
Is u-Blox Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
u-Blox Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.05% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.01 to a high of 49.17. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. u-Blox Holding AG's value of 58.05% is 134.3% above this industry median. Overall, u-Blox Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does u-Blox Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
u-Blox Holding AG's Gross Margin % of 58.05% can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.78. u-Blox Holding AG's value of 58.05% is 134.3% above this benchmark. Historically, u-Blox Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.01 to 49.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 45.63 vs. the industry median of 24.78, u-Blox Holding AG 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.78, based on 2,453 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. u-Blox Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 58.05% is 134.3% 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 u-Blox Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. u-Blox Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 58.05%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 45.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is u-Blox Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
u-Blox Holding AG (LTS:0QNI) has a current Gross Margin % of 58.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF51.25, compared to a current price of CHF134.30 — trading 162% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.05%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 45.63 and 134.3% above the Hardware industry median of 24.78. u-Blox Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 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 u-Blox Holding AG (LTS:0QNI), the current Gross Margin % is 58.05% as of Jun. 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 u-Blox Holding AG (LTS:0QNI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, u-Blox Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF134.30 is trading 162% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF51.25.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QNI:
Gross Margin %: 58.05% (27% above median its 10-year median of 45.63)
GF Value™: CHF51.25 vs. price of CHF134.30 (162% above fair value)
Industry Position: 134.3% above the Hardware median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QNI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
u-Blox Holding AG is a manufacturer of wireless semiconductors and modules for use in consumer, automotive, and industrial applications. The firm's business is organized into two segments namely Positioning and Wireless products segment develop and distribute GPS/GNSS positioning receivers and wireless communication modules which are mainly used in automotive, industrial, and consumer applications, and Wireless Services, which offer wireless communication technology services for reference designs and software. Roughly half of the firm's revenue is generated in the Asia-Pacific region, with the rest coming from Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas.
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