Intuitive MachinesLUNR +5.66%52 Gross Margin % is 14.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 611% above its 10-year median of 2.07. GuruFocus rates LUNR with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.66 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Intuitive Machines ranks worse than 90.06% 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
Intuitive Machines had a gross margin of 14.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Intuitive Machines Gross Margin % Related Terms
Intuitive Machines Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Machines'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Intuitive Machines'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.
Intuitive Machines Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Intuitive Machines's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Machines'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.
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) has a Gross Margin % of 14.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Intuitive Machines and its competitors. This is 611% above median its historical median of 2.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Machines ranks #308 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 90.1%.
Is Intuitive Machines' Gross Margin % too high?
Intuitive Machines' current Gross Margin % of 14.71% is 611% above median its 10-year median of 2.07. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Intuitive Machines' value of 14.71% is 44.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Machines ranks #308 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Machines has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Machines' Gross Margin % compare to HXL and MRCY?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Intuitive Machines ranks #308 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Intuitive Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Intuitive Machines' value of 14.71% is 44.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 2.07 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Intuitive Machines 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Intuitive Machines's current Gross Margin % of 14.71% is 44.8% 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 Intuitive Machines and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Machines's current Gross Margin % is 14.71%, which is 611% above median its own 10-year median of 2.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.66, compared to a current price of $19.75 — trading 157.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.71%, which is 611% above median its 10-year median of 2.07 and 44.8% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Intuitive Machines' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 7 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 Intuitive Machines (LUNR), the current Gross Margin % is 14.71% 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 Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Machines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $19.75 is trading 157.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.66.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Machines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUNR:
Gross Margin %: 14.71% (611% above median its 10-year median of 2.07)
GF Value™: $7.66 vs. price of $19.75 (157.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.8% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#308 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUNR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive Machines Inc is a space infrastructure and services company focused on enabling sustained human activity beyond Earth. It designs, builds, integrates, and operates space systems, offering infrastructure-as-a-service across low Earth orbit, geostationary orbit, cislunar space, and deep space. Its capabilities include spacecraft development and space-based network connectivity, serving commercial, civil, and national security customers. The company conducts sales both directly and through an extensive customer and partner network spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, including rideshare delivery providers, lunar surface mobility providers, payload providers, communication satellite providers, and ground segment providers.
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