SUESS MicroTec SESESMF 78 Gross Margin % is 36.09% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 34.90. GuruFocus rates SESMF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.00 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, SUESS MicroTec SE ranks better than 60.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SUESS MicroTec SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SESMF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.26 Med: 34.9 Max: 39.59
Current: 35.13
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SUESS MicroTec SE was 39.59%. The lowest was 23.26%. And the median was 34.90%.
SESMF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 60.34% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs SESMF: 35.13
SUESS MicroTec SE had a gross margin of 36.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SUESS MicroTec SE was 1.60% per year.
SUESS MicroTec SE (OTCPK:SESMF) 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
SUESS MicroTec SE had a gross margin of 36.09% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
SUESS MicroTec SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
SUESS MicroTec SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SUESS MicroTec SE'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.
SESMF vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, SUESS MicroTec SE'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.
SUESS MicroTec SE Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, SUESS MicroTec SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SUESS MicroTec SE'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.
SUESS MicroTec SE (SESMF) has a Gross Margin % of 36.09% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SUESS MicroTec SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 34.90. Over the past decade, SUESS MicroTec SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.26 to 39.59. According to the industry distribution chart, SUESS MicroTec SE ranks #401 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is SUESS MicroTec SE's Gross Margin % too high?
SUESS MicroTec SE's current Gross Margin % of 36.09% is near median its 10-year median of 34.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.26 to a high of 39.59. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. SUESS MicroTec SE's value of 36.09% is 21.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SUESS MicroTec SE ranks #401 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SUESS MicroTec SE has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SUESS MicroTec SE's Gross Margin % compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, SUESS MicroTec SE ranks #401 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SUESS MicroTec SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. SUESS MicroTec SE's value of 36.09% is 21.9% above this benchmark. Historically, SUESS MicroTec SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.26 to 39.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 34.90 vs. the industry median of 29.61, SUESS MicroTec SE 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. SUESS MicroTec SE's current Gross Margin % of 36.09% is 21.9% 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 SUESS MicroTec SE and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SUESS MicroTec SE's current Gross Margin % is 36.09%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 34.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SUESS MicroTec SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SUESS MicroTec SE (SESMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.00, compared to a current price of $109.45 — trading 110.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.09%, which is near median its 10-year median of 34.90 and 21.9% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. SUESS MicroTec SE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 SUESS MicroTec SE (SESMF), the current Gross Margin % is 36.09% 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 SUESS MicroTec SE (SESMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SUESS MicroTec SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $109.45 is trading 110.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.00.
GuruFocus considers SUESS MicroTec SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SESMF:
Gross Margin %: 36.09% (near median its 10-year median of 34.90)
GF Value™: $52.00 vs. price of $109.45 (110.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21.9% above the Semiconductors median (#401 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SESMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SUESS MicroTec SE develops, manufactures, markets, and maintains systems for the production of microelectronics, microelectromechanical systems, and related applications. The group operates through the following segments: Advanced Backend Solutions, Photomask Solutions, and Central Group Functions. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the Advanced Backend Solutions segment, which comprises the development, production, and sale of solutions in the Imaging, Coating, and Bonding Systems product lines. This segment offers mask aligners and UV projection scanners (imaging), coaters and developers (coating), and temporary and permanent bonders (bonding). Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific region, followed by EMEA and North America.
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