VIGO PhotonicsLTS:0R4B 87 Gross Margin % is 49.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 56.55. GuruFocus rates LTS:0R4B with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of zł778.47. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, VIGO Photonics ranks better than 87.46% 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
VIGO Photonics had a gross margin of 49.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
VIGO Photonics Gross Margin % Related Terms
VIGO Photonics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VIGO Photonics'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:0R4B vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, VIGO Photonics'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.
VIGO Photonics Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, VIGO Photonics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VIGO Photonics'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.
VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B) has a Gross Margin % of 49.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on VIGO Photonics and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 56.55. Over the past decade, VIGO Photonics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.29 to 66.63. According to the industry distribution chart, VIGO Photonics ranks #308 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 12.5%.
Is VIGO Photonics' Gross Margin % too high?
VIGO Photonics' current Gross Margin % of 49.85% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 56.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.29 to a high of 66.63. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. VIGO Photonics' value of 49.85% is 103.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VIGO Photonics ranks #308 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, VIGO Photonics has a GF Score™ of 87/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VIGO Photonics' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, VIGO Photonics ranks #308 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places VIGO Photonics in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. VIGO Photonics' value of 49.85% is 103.1% above this benchmark. Historically, VIGO Photonics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.29 to 66.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.55 vs. the industry median of 24.54, VIGO Photonics 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 24.54, based on 2,457 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. VIGO Photonics's current Gross Margin % of 49.85% is 103.1% 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 VIGO Photonics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VIGO Photonics's current Gross Margin % is 49.85%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 56.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VIGO Photonics stock overvalued right now?
VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B) has a current Gross Margin % of 49.85%. The stock's GF Value™ is zł778.47, compared to a current price of zł719.52 — trading 7.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.85%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 56.55 and 103.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. VIGO Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B), the current Gross Margin % is 49.85% 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 VIGO Photonics (LTS:0R4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VIGO Photonics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł719.52 is trading 7.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł778.47.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0R4B:
Gross Margin %: 49.85% (12% below median its 10-year median of 56.55)
GF Value™: zł778.47 vs. price of zł719.52 (7.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 103.1% above the Hardware median (#308 of 2457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0R4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VIGO Photonics SA is a manufacturer of uncooled infrared photon detectors. The detectors are used in the fields of Industry, Defense and Security, Environmental Protection, Healthcare, Transport, and Research & Development. The company's products include MCT Detectors, InAs Detectors, InAsSb Detectors, and Dedicated electronics. It has two operating segments: the Semiconductor modules segment and the Semiconductor materials segment.
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