POAS (Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman) Gross Margin %: -44.12% (As of Apr. 2026)

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What is Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Gross Margin %?

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman POAS +4.22% 8 Gross Margin % is -44.12% as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates POAS with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 804 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks worse than 93.66% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $-0.02 Mil. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Revenue for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.03 Mil. Therefore, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was -44.12%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

POAS' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.62   Med: 19.82   Max: 43.08
Current: 13.73


During the past 4 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman was 43.08%. The lowest was 12.62%. And the median was 19.82%.

POAS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
93.66% of 804 companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.44 vs POAS: 13.73

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman had a gross margin of -44.12% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman was 0.00% per year.


Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman  (AMEX:POAS) 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

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman had a gross margin of -44.12% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


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Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman'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.

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Gross Margin % Chart

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Annual Data
Trend Apr23 Apr24 Apr25 Apr26
Gross Margin %
17.59 43.08 22.05 12.62

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Semi-Annual Data
Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 55.99 12.50 27.85 42.65 -44.12

POAS vs NUWE, ADMT, CSDX: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman'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.


Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Apr. 2026 )
=0 / 0.103
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.103 - 0.09) / 0.103
=12.62 %

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Apr. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Apr. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=-0 / 0.034
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.034 - 0.049) / 0.034
=-44.12 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of -44.12% mean?
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS) has a Gross Margin % of -44.12% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman and its competitors. Over the past decade, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.62 to 43.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #753 out of 804 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 93.7%.
Is Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % too high?
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's current Gross Margin % is -44.12%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.62 to a high of 43.08. Based on the distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #753 out of 804 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % compare to NUWE and ADMT?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #753 out of 804 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.44. Historically, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.62 to 43.08 over the past decade. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.44, based on 804 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. 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 Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's current Gross Margin % is -44.12%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman stock overvalued right now?
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS) has a current Gross Margin % of -44.12%. The current Gross Margin % is -44.12%. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 with 8 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 Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS), the current Gross Margin % is -44.12% as of Apr. 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.

Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Business Description

Address 83 Science Park Drive, 02-01 & 04-01A/B The Curie, Singapore Science Park 1, Singapore, SGP, 118258
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Ltd is an investment holding company incorporated in the Cayman Islands. Through its subsidiaries, the Company engages in the research, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of advanced optical technologies and products. Leveraging its patented microsphere technology, Phaos enhances the magnification of traditional optical microscopes, enabling visualization beyond the 200nm optical limit at a commercially viable working distance. The Company offers advanced microscopy equipment and parts, along with AI-powered software solutions that complement its hardware to deliver fully integrated microscopy systems. Its technologies serve diverse sectors, including manufacturing, biomedical, and research.
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