Eppeltone EngineersNSE:EEPL -1.29%16 Gross Margin % is 32.85% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 33.25. GuruFocus rates NSE:EEPL with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Eppeltone Engineers ranks better than 69.48% on this metric.
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
Eppeltone Engineers had a gross margin of 32.85% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
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Eppeltone Engineers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Eppeltone Engineers'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.
NSE:EEPL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Eppeltone Engineers'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.
Eppeltone Engineers Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Eppeltone Engineers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eppeltone Engineers'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.
Eppeltone Engineers (NSE:EEPL) has a Gross Margin % of 32.85% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eppeltone Engineers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 33.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Eppeltone Engineers ranks #749 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Eppeltone Engineers' Gross Margin % too high?
Eppeltone Engineers' current Gross Margin % of 32.85% is near median its 10-year median of 33.25. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Eppeltone Engineers' value of 32.85% is 33.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eppeltone Engineers ranks #749 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eppeltone Engineers has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eppeltone Engineers' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Eppeltone Engineers ranks #749 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Eppeltone Engineers in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Eppeltone Engineers' value of 32.85% is 33.7% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 33.25 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Eppeltone Engineers 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 24.57, 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. Eppeltone Engineers's current Gross Margin % of 32.85% is 33.7% 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 Eppeltone Engineers and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eppeltone Engineers's current Gross Margin % is 32.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 33.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eppeltone Engineers stock overvalued right now?
Eppeltone Engineers (NSE:EEPL) has a current Gross Margin % of 32.85%. The current Gross Margin % is 32.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 33.25 and 33.7% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Eppeltone Engineers' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 7 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 Eppeltone Engineers (NSE:EEPL), the current Gross Margin % is 32.85% 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.
Eppeltone Engineers Ltd is engaged in the business of manufacturing of electronic energy meters including smart meters and various power conditioning devices like high grade chargers, UPS systems, etc. to consumers from institutions, industries and electricity distribution utilities. Its products includes Static Watt Hour Meters, Smart Meters, Water Meters, BPL Kits, UPS Systems, LED based luminaries, battery management system, battery chargers and battery packs, development of software applications, 4.5KW underslung constant voltage, regulated cum emergency battery charger, short neutral section assembly (phase break), light weight section insulator assembly, modular cantilever system, boxes and enclosures and all types of auto tensioning devices.
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