Napatech ASNPTSF 47 Gross Margin % is 69.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 69.60. GuruFocus rates NPTSF with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.10. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Napatech AS ranks better than 96.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Napatech AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NPTSF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.25 Med: 69.6 Max: 74.55
Current: 69.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Napatech AS was 74.55%. The lowest was 46.25%. And the median was 69.60%.
NPTSF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.94% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs NPTSF: 69.43
Napatech AS had a gross margin of 69.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Napatech AS was -0.10% per year.
Napatech AS (OTCPK:NPTSF) 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
Napatech AS had a gross margin of 69.76% 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.
Napatech AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Napatech AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Napatech AS'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.
NPTSF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Napatech AS'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.
Napatech AS Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Napatech AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Napatech AS'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.
Napatech AS (NPTSF) has a Gross Margin % of 69.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Napatech AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 69.60. Over the past decade, Napatech AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.25 to 74.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #75 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 3.1%.
Is Napatech AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Napatech AS's current Gross Margin % of 69.76% is near median its 10-year median of 69.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.25 to a high of 74.55. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Napatech AS's value of 69.76% is 184.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #75 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Napatech AS has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Napatech AS's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Napatech AS ranks #75 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Napatech AS in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Napatech AS's value of 69.76% is 184.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Napatech AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.25 to 74.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 69.60 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Napatech AS 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 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Napatech AS's current Gross Margin % of 69.76% is 184.4% 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 Napatech AS and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Napatech AS's current Gross Margin % is 69.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 69.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Napatech AS stock overvalued right now?
Napatech AS (NPTSF) has a current Gross Margin % of 69.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.10, compared to a current price of $2.22 — trading 101.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 69.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 69.60 and 184.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Napatech AS's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Napatech AS (NPTSF), the current Gross Margin % is 69.76% 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 Napatech AS (NPTSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Napatech AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.22 is trading 101.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.10.
Key valuation signals for NPTSF:
Gross Margin %: 69.76% (near median its 10-year median of 69.60)
GF Value™: $1.10 vs. price of $2.22 (101.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 184.4% above the Hardware median (#75 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NPTSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Napatech AS is a tech company. It enhances open and standard virtualized servers to boost innovation and release valuable computing resources that improve services and increase revenue. The Group manufactures and sells network adapters to end-users and through third-party channel partners. It derives the maximum of its revenue from the Americas.
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