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What is Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Gross Margin %?
Phaos Technology Holdings CaymanPOAS -6.08%4 Gross Margin % is 42.65% as of Oct. 2025, which is 93% above its 10-year median of 22.05. GuruFocus rates POAS with a GF Score™ of 4/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 806 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks worse than 75.81% on this metric.
POAS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.81% of 806
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.115
vs POAS: 34.69
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman had a gross margin of 42.65% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
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 42.65% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 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.
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Gross Margin % Related Terms
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman 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.
POAS vs WOK, ITOC, INBS: 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.
* 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.
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS) has a Gross Margin % of 42.65% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman and its competitors. This is 93% above median its historical median of 22.05. Over the past decade, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.59 to 43.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #611 out of 806 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 75.8%.
Is Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % too high?
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's current Gross Margin % of 42.65% is 93% above median its 10-year median of 22.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.59 to a high of 43.08. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.12. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's value of 42.65% is 18.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #611 out of 806 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 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's Gross Margin % compare to WOK and ITOC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman ranks #611 out of 806 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.12. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's value of 42.65% is 18.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.59 to 43.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.05 vs. the industry median of 52.12, Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman has consistently been below 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.12, based on 806 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. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's current Gross Margin % of 42.65% is 18.2% 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 Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.12 — 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 42.65%, which is 93% above median its own 10-year median of 22.05. 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 42.65%. The current Gross Margin % is 42.65%, which is 93% above median its 10-year median of 22.05 and 18.2% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.12. Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 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 Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman (POAS), the current Gross Margin % is 42.65% as of Oct. 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.
Phaos Technology Holdings Cayman Business Description
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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