The historical rank and industry rank for Micron Solutions's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MICR's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Industry Median: 52.07 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Micron Solutions had a gross margin of 6.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Micron Solutions was 0.00% per year.
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
Micron Solutions had a gross margin of 6.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2023 => 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.
Micron Solutions Gross Margin % Related Terms
Micron Solutions Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Micron Solutions'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.
MICR vs AIMD, RSLS, NUWE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Micron Solutions'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.
Micron Solutions Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Micron Solutions's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Micron Solutions'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.
Micron Solutions (MICR) has a Gross Margin % of 6.26% as of Mar. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Micron Solutions and its competitors.
Is Micron Solutions' Gross Margin % too high?
Micron Solutions' current Gross Margin % is 6.26%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Micron Solutions' value of 6.26% is 88% below this industry median. Overall, Micron Solutions has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Micron Solutions' Gross Margin % compare to AIMD and RSLS?
Micron Solutions' Gross Margin % of 6.26% can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Micron Solutions' value of 6.26% is 88% below this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Micron Solutions's current Gross Margin % of 6.26% is 88% 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 Micron Solutions and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Micron Solutions's current Gross Margin % is 6.26%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Micron Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Micron Solutions (MICR) has a current Gross Margin % of 6.26%. The current Gross Margin % is 6.26% and 88% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. Micron Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Micron Solutions (MICR), the current Gross Margin % is 6.26% as of Mar. 2023. 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.
Micron Solutions Inc is a diversified contract manufacturing organization that produces engineered medical device components requiring precision machining and injection molding. It provides design, engineering, quality, and regulatory expertise across the three product lines, machining, thermoplastic injection molding, and sensors. It's engaged in the production and sale of silver chloride-coated and conductive resin sensors used as consumable component parts in the manufacture of integrated disposable electrophysiological sensors. It also provides other value-added services, including the design, manufacture, and rehabilitation of injection molding tools, pad printing, ultrasonic welding, stamping, laser marking, clean room molding, and others.
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