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RF IndustriesRFIL -1.30%55 Gross Margin % is 35.12% as of Apr. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 28.95. GuruFocus rates RFIL with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,007 Industrial Products companies, RF Industries ranks better than 68.47% on this metric.
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
RF Industries had a gross margin of 35.12% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => 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.
RF Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
RF Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RF Industries'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.
RFIL vs UTKN, NEOV, SKYX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, RF Industries'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.
RF Industries Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, RF Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RF Industries'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.
RF Industries (RFIL) has a Gross Margin % of 35.12% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on RF Industries and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 28.95. Over the past decade, RF Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.87 to 34.64. According to the industry distribution chart, RF Industries ranks #948 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is RF Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
RF Industries' current Gross Margin % of 35.12% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 28.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.87 to a high of 34.64. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.95. RF Industries' value of 35.12% is 30.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RF Industries ranks #948 out of 3007 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RF Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RF Industries' Gross Margin % compare to UTKN and NEOV?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, RF Industries ranks #948 out of 3007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts RF Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.95. RF Industries' value of 35.12% is 30.3% above this benchmark. Historically, RF Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.87 to 34.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.95 vs. the industry median of 26.95, RF Industries 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 26.95, based on 3,007 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. RF Industries's current Gross Margin % of 35.12% is 30.3% 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 RF Industries and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RF Industries's current Gross Margin % is 35.12%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 28.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RF Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RF Industries (RFIL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.96, compared to a current price of $10.61 — trading 113.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.12%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 28.95 and 30.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.95. RF Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 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 RF Industries (RFIL), the current Gross Margin % is 35.12% 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.
Is RF Industries (RFIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RF Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.61 is trading 113.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.96.
GuruFocus considers RF Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for RFIL:
Gross Margin %: 35.12% (21% above median its 10-year median of 28.95)
GF Value™: $4.96 vs. price of $10.61 (113.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 30.3% above the Industrial Products median (#948 of 3007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RFIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RF Industries Ltd is engaged in the design, manufacture, and marketing of interconnect products and systems, including coaxial and specialty cables, fiber optic cables and connectors, and electrical and electronic specialty cables. The company has one operating segment. The company operates in Canada, Germany, China, the USA, and the United Kingdom, and Others.
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