Plover Bay TechnologiesPBTDF 65 Gross Margin % is 58.27% as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 58.27. GuruFocus rates PBTDF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Plover Bay Technologies ranks better than 91.63% on this metric.
PBTDF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.63% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs PBTDF: 56.95
Plover Bay Technologies had a gross margin of 58.27% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Plover Bay Technologies was -0.80% per year.
Plover Bay Technologies (OTCPK:PBTDF) 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
Plover Bay Technologies had a gross margin of 58.27% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Plover Bay Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Plover Bay Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
PBTDF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Plover Bay Technologies'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.
Plover Bay Technologies Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Plover Bay Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plover Bay Technologies'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.
Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF) has a Gross Margin % of 58.27% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Plover Bay Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.27. Over the past decade, Plover Bay Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.61 to 63.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #205 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.4%.
Is Plover Bay Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Plover Bay Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 58.27% is near median its 10-year median of 58.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.61 to a high of 63.28. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 58.27% is 137.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #205 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Plover Bay Technologies has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plover Bay Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Plover Bay Technologies ranks #205 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Plover Bay Technologies in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Plover Bay Technologies' value of 58.27% is 137.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Plover Bay Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.61 to 63.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.27 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Plover Bay Technologies 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. Plover Bay Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 58.27% is 137.5% 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 Plover Bay Technologies 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. Plover Bay Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 58.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plover Bay Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.71, compared to a current price of $1.13 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 58.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.27 and 137.5% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Plover Bay Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF), the current Gross Margin % is 58.27% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Plover Bay Technologies (PBTDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plover Bay Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.13 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.71.
GuruFocus considers Plover Bay Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBTDF:
Gross Margin %: 58.27% (near median its 10-year median of 58.27)
GF Value™: $0.71 vs. price of $1.13 (59.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 137.5% above the Hardware median (#205 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBTDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plover Bay Technologies Ltd is an investment holding company. It is a vendor of connectivity hardware, software, and services. The company's products include wired SD-WAN routers, wireless SD-WAN routers, and networking peripherals that support customer's networks. It also engages in the sales of software licences and the provision of warranty and support services. Companies' segments consist mainly of the following categories: SD-WAN routers; Mobile First Connectivity, which denotes products connected through mobile networks; warranty and support services; and software licences. The Mobile First Connectivity has the highest revenue. Geographical regions: North America, EMEA, Asia, and other regions.
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