Emerson RadioMSN -2.70%41 Gross Margin % is 10.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 39% below its 10-year median of 17.75. GuruFocus rates MSN with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.37 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,449 Hardware companies, Emerson Radio ranks worse than 96% on this metric.
Emerson Radio Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -12.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Emerson Radio's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MSN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.17 Med: 17.75 Max: 29.27
Current: 2.41
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Emerson Radio was 29.27%. The lowest was 2.17%. And the median was 17.75%.
MSN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96% of 2449
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs MSN: 2.41
Emerson Radio had a gross margin of 10.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Emerson Radio was -12.20% per year.
Emerson Radio (AMEX:MSN) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Emerson Radio had a gross margin of 10.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Emerson Radio Gross Margin % Related Terms
Emerson Radio Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Emerson Radio'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.
MSN vs FEBO, CAPC, WLDS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Emerson Radio'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.
Emerson Radio Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Emerson Radio's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Emerson Radio'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.
Emerson Radio (MSN) has a Gross Margin % of 10.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Emerson Radio and its competitors. This is 39% below median its historical median of 17.75. Over the past decade, Emerson Radio's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.17 to 29.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Emerson Radio ranks #2351 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 96%.
Is Emerson Radio's Gross Margin % too high?
Emerson Radio's current Gross Margin % of 10.89% is 39% below median its 10-year median of 17.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.17 to a high of 29.27. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Emerson Radio's value of 10.89% is 55.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Emerson Radio ranks #2351 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Emerson Radio has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Emerson Radio's Gross Margin % compare to FEBO and CAPC?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Emerson Radio ranks #2351 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Emerson Radio in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Emerson Radio's value of 10.89% is 55.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Emerson Radio's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.17 to 29.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.75 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Emerson Radio 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,449 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. Emerson Radio's current Gross Margin % of 10.89% is 55.6% 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 Emerson Radio and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Emerson Radio's current Gross Margin % is 10.89%, which is 39% below median its own 10-year median of 17.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Emerson Radio stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Radio (MSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.37, compared to a current price of $0.35 — trading 6.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.89%, which is 39% below median its 10-year median of 17.75 and 55.6% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Emerson Radio's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Emerson Radio (MSN), the current Gross Margin % is 10.89% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Emerson Radio (MSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Emerson Radio stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.35 is trading 6.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.37.
GuruFocus considers Emerson Radio to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MSN:
Gross Margin %: 10.89% (39% below median its 10-year median of 17.75)
GF Value™: $0.37 vs. price of $0.35 (6.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.6% below the Hardware median (#2351 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Emerson Radio Corp operates in the consumer electronics industry. The company designs, sources, imports, and markets a variety of houseware and consumer electronic products, and licenses the Emerson trademark domestically and internationally. The products offered by the company are televisions, digital versatile disc players and video cassette recorders, audio accessories, microwave ovens, home theatres, high-end audio products, office products, mobile stereo, and wireless products.
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