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NNNNBR -1.60%55 Gross Margin % is 16.99% as of Jun. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 18.99. GuruFocus rates NNBR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.62 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 501 Conglomerates companies, NN ranks worse than 76.85% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. NN's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $21.9 Mil. NN's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was $128.7 Mil. Therefore, NN's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.99%.
Warning Sign:
NN Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for NN's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NNBR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.06 Med: 18.99 Max: 26.69
Current: 15.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of NN was 26.69%. The lowest was 14.06%. And the median was 18.99%.
NNBR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 76.85% of 501
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 26.08
vs NNBR: 15.01
NN had a gross margin of 16.99% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NN was -6.50% 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
NN had a gross margin of 16.99% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
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NN Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NN'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.
NNBR vs AIAI, RCMT, CFSU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Conglomerates subindustry, NN'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.
NN Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, NN's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NN'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.
NN (NNBR) has a Gross Margin % of 16.99% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NN and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 18.99. Over the past decade, NN's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.06 to 26.69. According to the industry distribution chart, NN ranks #385 out of 501 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is NN's Gross Margin % too high?
NN's current Gross Margin % of 16.99% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.06 to a high of 26.69. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 26.08. NN's value of 16.99% is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NN ranks #385 out of 501 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NN has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NN's Gross Margin % compare to AIAI and RCMT?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, NN ranks #385 out of 501 companies for Gross Margin %. This places NN in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.08. NN's value of 16.99% is 34.9% below this benchmark. Historically, NN's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.06 to 26.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.99 vs. the industry median of 26.08, NN 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 26.08, based on 501 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. NN's current Gross Margin % of 16.99% is 34.9% 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 NN and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NN's current Gross Margin % is 16.99%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 18.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NN (NNBR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.62, compared to a current price of $3.68 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.99%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 18.99 and 34.9% below the Conglomerates industry median of 26.08. NN's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 8 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 NN (NNBR), the current Gross Margin % is 16.99% 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 NN (NNBR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NN stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.68 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.62.
GuruFocus considers NN to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NNBR:
Gross Margin %: 16.99% (11% below median its 10-year median of 18.99)
GF Value™: $2.62 vs. price of $3.68 (40.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Conglomerates median (#385 of 501)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NNBR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NN Inc is a diversified industrial company that combines engineering and production capabilities with materials science expertise to design and manufacture high-precision components and solutions. The company operates through two segments: Mobile Solutions, which generates maximum revenue and focuses on the automotive, general industrial, and medical end markets, manufacturing tight-tolerance components used in battery electric, hybrid electric, and internal combustion engine vehicles, braking, transmissions, fuel systems, HVAC, and diesel systems; and Power Solutions, which focuses on the electrical, general industrial, automotive, medical, and aerospace and defense end markets and manufactures high-precision metal components, assemblies, contact assemblies, and precision stampings.
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