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GCS HoldingsLUX:GCSH 62 Gross Margin % is 54.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 43.17. GuruFocus rates LUX:GCSH with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.86. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, GCS Holdings ranks better than 79.43% 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
GCS Holdings had a gross margin of 54.53% 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.
GCS Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
GCS Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GCS Holdings'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.
LUX:GCSH vs AMAT, LRCX, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, GCS Holdings'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.
GCS Holdings Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, GCS Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GCS Holdings'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.
GCS Holdings (LUX:GCSH) has a Gross Margin % of 54.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GCS Holdings and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 43.17. Over the past decade, GCS Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.57 to 51.41. According to the industry distribution chart, GCS Holdings ranks #208 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 20.6%.
Is GCS Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
GCS Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 54.53% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 43.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.57 to a high of 51.41. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. GCS Holdings' value of 54.53% is 84.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GCS Holdings ranks #208 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, GCS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GCS Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to AMAT and LRCX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, GCS Holdings ranks #208 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GCS Holdings in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. GCS Holdings' value of 54.53% is 84.2% above this benchmark. Historically, GCS Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.57 to 51.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 43.17 vs. the industry median of 29.61, GCS Holdings 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. GCS Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 54.53% is 84.2% 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 GCS Holdings and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. GCS Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 54.53%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 43.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GCS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
GCS Holdings (LUX:GCSH) has a current Gross Margin % of 54.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.86, compared to a current price of $6.40 — trading 244.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.53%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 43.17 and 84.2% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. GCS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 62/100. 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 GCS Holdings (LUX:GCSH), the current Gross Margin % is 54.53% 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 GCS Holdings (LUX:GCSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GCS Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $6.40 is trading 244.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.86.
Key valuation signals for LUX:GCSH:
Gross Margin %: 54.53% (26% above median its 10-year median of 43.17)
GF Value™: $1.86 vs. price of $6.40 (244.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.2% above the Semiconductors median (#208 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUX:GCSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GCS Holdings Inc through its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing of compound semiconductor wafers and foundry-related services as well as the licensing of intellectual property. It is also engaged in the research, development, manufacture, and sales of optoelectronics technology products. Its portfolio offerings include Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits (RFIC) and millimeter-wave integrated circuits for the wireless markets, power devices for power electronics, and Photodetectors and Lasers for the optical communications market. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from China and the rest from the United States, Taiwan, and other markets.
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