Reflect ScientificRSCF Gross Margin % is 57.25% as of Sep. 2025, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 61.64. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Reflect Scientific ranks better than 62.73% on this metric.
Reflect Scientific Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Reflect Scientific's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
RSCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 55.19 Med: 61.64 Max: 68.62
Current: 60.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Reflect Scientific was 68.62%. The lowest was 55.19%. And the median was 61.64%.
RSCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.73% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 52.07
vs RSCF: 60.15
Reflect Scientific had a gross margin of 57.25% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Reflect Scientific was -3.00% per year.
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
Reflect Scientific had a gross margin of 57.25% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Reflect Scientific Gross Margin % Related Terms
Reflect Scientific Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Reflect Scientific'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.
RSCF vs GCTK, CBSC, NXGL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Reflect Scientific'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.
Reflect Scientific Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Reflect Scientific's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Reflect Scientific'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.
Reflect Scientific (RSCF) has a Gross Margin % of 57.25% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Reflect Scientific and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.64. Over the past decade, Reflect Scientific's Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.19 to 68.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Reflect Scientific ranks #300 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 37.3%.
Is Reflect Scientific's Gross Margin % too high?
Reflect Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 57.25% is near median its 10-year median of 61.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 55.19 to a high of 68.62. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Reflect Scientific's value of 57.25% is 9.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Reflect Scientific ranks #300 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Reflect Scientific's Gross Margin % compare to GCTK and CBSC?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Reflect Scientific ranks #300 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Reflect Scientific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 52.07. Reflect Scientific's value of 57.25% is 9.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Reflect Scientific's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 55.19 to 68.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.64 vs. the industry median of 52.07, Reflect Scientific 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 52.07, based on 805 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. Reflect Scientific's current Gross Margin % of 57.25% is 9.9% 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 Reflect Scientific and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 52.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Reflect Scientific's current Gross Margin % is 57.25%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Reflect Scientific stock overvalued right now?
Reflect Scientific (RSCF) has a current Gross Margin % of 57.25%. The current Gross Margin % is 57.25%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.64 and 9.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 52.07. 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 Reflect Scientific (RSCF), the current Gross Margin % is 57.25% as of Sep. 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.
Reflect Scientific Inc is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of products targeted at the life science market. The group's customers include hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, cold chain management, universities, government and private sector research facilities, and chemical and industrial companies. Its growing product portfolio includes ultra-low temperature freezers, blast freezers, solvent chillers, and refrigerated transportation in addition to supplying OEM products to the life sciences industry. The group's products are Cryometrix, GCFerrules, and Visacon. It recognizes revenue from the sale of scientific equipment for the life sciences and manufacturing industries.
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