Cicor TechnologiesLTS:0QPR -3.09%88 Gross Margin % is 48.44% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 47.60. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QPR with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF83.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Cicor Technologies ranks better than 86.04% on this metric.
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
Cicor Technologies had a gross margin of 48.44% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Cicor Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cicor Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cicor Technologies'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:0QPR vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Cicor Technologies'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.
Cicor Technologies Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Cicor Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cicor Technologies'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.
Cicor Technologies (LTS:0QPR) has a Gross Margin % of 48.44% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cicor Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.60. Over the past decade, Cicor Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.33 to 49.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Cicor Technologies ranks #342 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 14%.
Is Cicor Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Cicor Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 48.44% is near median its 10-year median of 47.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.33 to a high of 49.69. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Cicor Technologies' value of 48.44% is 97.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cicor Technologies ranks #342 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cicor Technologies has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cicor Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Cicor Technologies ranks #342 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cicor Technologies in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Cicor Technologies' value of 48.44% is 97.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cicor Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.33 to 49.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.60 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Cicor Technologies 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 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Cicor Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 48.44% is 97.5% 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 Cicor Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cicor Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 48.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cicor Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cicor Technologies (LTS:0QPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF83.18, compared to a current price of CHF118.96 — trading 43% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.60 and 97.5% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Cicor Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Cicor Technologies (LTS:0QPR), the current Gross Margin % is 48.44% 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 Cicor Technologies (LTS:0QPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cicor Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF118.96 is trading 43% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF83.18.
GuruFocus considers Cicor Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0QPR:
Gross Margin %: 48.44% (near median its 10-year median of 47.60)
GF Value™: CHF83.18 vs. price of CHF118.96 (43% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.5% above the Hardware median (#342 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cicor Technologies Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards, high-density interconnect, thin and thick film, radio frequency boards, quick turn prototypes, micro-assembly, packaging, and outsourcing of electronic modules and component groups. The company's products are used by medical technology, automotive, semiconductor, aerospace and defense, telecommunications, and watch industries. The business operates through segments are Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), and Advanced Substrates (AS). The Electronic Manufacturing Services segment generates maximum revenue for the company. The solutions provided by the company are: Engineering Services; Electronic Manufacturing Services; Precision Plastics; and Advanced PCBs and Substrates.
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