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OSRAM Licht AGOSAGY 22 Gross Margin % is 23.68% as of Dec. 2023. GuruFocus rates OSAGY with a GF Score™ of 22/100. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, OSRAM Licht AG ranks worse than 60.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for OSRAM Licht AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
OSAGY's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 26.8 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
OSRAM Licht AG had a gross margin of 23.68% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for OSRAM Licht AG was 0.00% per year.
OSRAM Licht AG (OTCPK:OSAGY) 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
OSRAM Licht AG had a gross margin of 23.68% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2023 => 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.
OSRAM Licht AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
OSRAM Licht AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OSRAM Licht AG'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.
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, OSRAM Licht AG'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.
OSRAM Licht AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OSRAM Licht AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OSRAM Licht AG'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.
OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY) has a Gross Margin % of 23.68% as of Dec. 2023. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #1800 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is OSRAM Licht AG's Gross Margin % too high?
OSRAM Licht AG's current Gross Margin % is 23.68%. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. OSRAM Licht AG's value of 23.68% is 11.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #1800 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OSRAM Licht AG has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OSRAM Licht AG's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OSRAM Licht AG ranks #1800 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places OSRAM Licht AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. OSRAM Licht AG's value of 23.68% is 11.6% below this benchmark. 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 26.80, based on 2,998 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. OSRAM Licht AG's current Gross Margin % of 23.68% is 11.6% 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 OSRAM Licht AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OSRAM Licht AG's current Gross Margin % is 23.68%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OSRAM Licht AG stock overvalued right now?
OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY) has a current Gross Margin % of 23.68%. The current Gross Margin % is 23.68% and 11.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. OSRAM Licht AG's overall GF Score™ is 22/100. 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 OSRAM Licht AG (OSAGY), the current Gross Margin % is 23.68% as of Dec. 2023. 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.
OSRAM Licht AG is a provider of lighting and sensor technology solutions. The company's products include LED's, Drivers, Lasers, Photodetectors, multi-chips, Sensor solutions, Interfaces, Full-service foundry, ASICs and customized solutions, Lamps, and Boards, kits & accessories. Its segments include Opto Semiconductors (OS), CMOS Sensors & ASICs (CSA), and the Lamps & Systems (L&S) segments. The Opto Semiconductors and CMOS Sensors & ASICs segments cover semiconductor-based products and solutions (including LEDs) for customers in the automotive, consumer, industrial, and medical technology end markets. The Lamps & Systems segment includes lamps and lighting systems; it focuses on the automotive and industrial end markets.
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