Scott TechnologyNZSE:SCT 91 Gross Margin % is 43.36% as of Feb. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 40.35. GuruFocus rates NZSE:SCT with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of NZ$2.59 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Scott Technology ranks better than 84.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scott Technology's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NZSE:SCT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 36.34 Med: 40.35 Max: 44.59
Current: 44.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Scott Technology was 44.59%. The lowest was 36.34%. And the median was 40.35%.
NZSE:SCT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.15% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs NZSE:SCT: 44.59
Scott Technology had a gross margin of 43.36% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Scott Technology was 2.50% per year.
Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) 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
Scott Technology had a gross margin of 43.36% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Scott Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Scott Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scott Technology'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.
NZSE:SCT vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Scott Technology'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.
Scott Technology Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Scott Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scott Technology'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.
Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) has a Gross Margin % of 43.36% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Scott Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.35. Over the past decade, Scott Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.34 to 44.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Scott Technology ranks #475 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Scott Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Scott Technology's current Gross Margin % of 43.36% is near median its 10-year median of 40.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.34 to a high of 44.59. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Scott Technology's value of 43.36% is 61.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scott Technology ranks #475 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Scott Technology has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scott Technology's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Scott Technology ranks #475 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Scott Technology in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Scott Technology's value of 43.36% is 61.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Scott Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.34 to 44.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.35 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Scott Technology 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Scott Technology's current Gross Margin % of 43.36% is 61.7% 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 Scott Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scott Technology's current Gross Margin % is 43.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scott Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NZ$2.59, compared to a current price of NZ$2.58 — trading 0.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.35 and 61.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Scott Technology's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 with 2 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 Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT), the current Gross Margin % is 43.36% as of Feb. 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 Scott Technology (NZSE:SCT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scott Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NZ$2.58 is trading 0.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NZ$2.59.
GuruFocus considers Scott Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for NZSE:SCT:
Gross Margin %: 43.36% (near median its 10-year median of 40.35)
GF Value™: NZ$2.59 vs. price of NZ$2.58 (0.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Industrial Products median (#475 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NZSE:SCT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scott Technology Ltd is a robotics and automation company. It designs and manufactures automated production, robotics, and process machinery. The firm provides products and solutions to the industries such as meat processing; industrial automation and robotics; appliances; mining; and others. Its business segments are New Zealand manufacturing, Australia manufacturing; Rocklabs manufacturing Americas manufacturing; Europe manufacturing; and China manufacturing. Maximum revenue is generated from the Americas manufacturing segment. The group operates in New Zealand, North America, Australia, South America, Asia, Russia and former states, Africa and the Middle East, and Other Europe.
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