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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
Sensata Technologies Holding had a gross margin of 30.47% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sensata Technologies Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
MEX:ST N vs NOVT, ESE, VNT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N) has a Gross Margin % of 30.47% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.08. Over the past decade, Sensata Technologies Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.27 to 35.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1019 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.5%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current Gross Margin % of 30.47% is near median its 10-year median of 33.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.27 to a high of 35.63. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.77. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 30.47% is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1019 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's Gross Margin % compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #1019 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sensata Technologies Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.77. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 30.47% is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Sensata Technologies Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.27 to 35.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.08 vs. the industry median of 24.77, Sensata Technologies Holding 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 24.77, based on 2,454 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Gross Margin % of 30.47% is 23% 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Gross Margin % is 30.47%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N) has a current Gross Margin % of 30.47%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN459.94, compared to a current price of MXN561.44 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.47%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.08 and 23% above the Hardware industry median of 24.77. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N), the current Gross Margin % is 30.47% as of Jun. 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN561.44 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN459.94.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ST N:
Gross Margin %: 30.47% (near median its 10-year median of 33.08)
GF Value™: MXN459.94 vs. price of MXN561.44 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23% above the Hardware median (#1019 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ST N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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