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SatellogicSATL +1.38%44 Gross Margin % is 76.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 55.83. GuruFocus rates SATL with a GF Score™ of 44/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.47 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, Satellogic ranks better than 96.23% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Satellogic's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $4.66 Mil. Satellogic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $6.11 Mil. Therefore, Satellogic's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.24%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Satellogic's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SATL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.38 Med: 55.83 Max: 75.08
Current: 75.08
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Satellogic was 75.08%. The lowest was 45.38%. And the median was 55.83%.
SATL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.23% of 345
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.7
vs SATL: 75.08
Satellogic had a gross margin of 76.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Satellogic was 0.00% per year.
Satellogic (NAS:SATL) 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
Satellogic had a gross margin of 76.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Satellogic Gross Margin % Related Terms
Satellogic Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Satellogic'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Satellogic'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.
Satellogic Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Satellogic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Satellogic'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.
Satellogic (SATL) has a Gross Margin % of 76.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Satellogic and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 55.83. Over the past decade, Satellogic's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.38 to 75.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Satellogic ranks #13 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 3.8%.
Is Satellogic's Gross Margin % too high?
Satellogic's current Gross Margin % of 76.24% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 55.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.38 to a high of 75.08. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.70. Satellogic's value of 76.24% is 185.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Satellogic ranks #13 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Satellogic has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Satellogic's Gross Margin % compare to SWBI and PKE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Satellogic ranks #13 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Satellogic in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.70. Satellogic's value of 76.24% is 185.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Satellogic's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.38 to 75.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 55.83 vs. the industry median of 26.70, Satellogic 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.70, based on 345 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. Satellogic's current Gross Margin % of 76.24% is 185.5% 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 Satellogic and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Satellogic's current Gross Margin % is 76.24%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 55.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Satellogic stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satellogic (SATL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.47, compared to a current price of $4.40 — trading 1.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.24%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 55.83 and 185.5% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.70. Satellogic's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Satellogic (SATL), the current Gross Margin % is 76.24% as of Mar. 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 Satellogic (SATL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Satellogic stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.40 is trading 1.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.47.
GuruFocus considers Satellogic to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SATL:
Gross Margin %: 76.24% (37% above median its 10-year median of 55.83)
GF Value™: $4.47 vs. price of $4.40 (1.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 185.5% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#13 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SATL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Satellogic Inc is a vertically integrated Earth observation company that designs, manufactures, and operates satellite systems, delivering decision-grade insights at scale to government and commercial customers. Through an end-to-end production and operations model, it provides governments with flexible options across their journey toward sovereign Earth observation. From access to high-frequency imagery and managed space systems to full satellite ownership, to supporting autonomous data availability and long-term technological independence. It has monitoring and alert-driven workflows that help defense and intelligence agencies, civil governments, and commercial operators transition from reactive tasking to proactive decision-making, providing mission-critical data when needed.
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