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Powermatic Data SystemsSGX:BCY 78 Gross Margin % is 61.96% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 49.54. GuruFocus rates SGX:BCY with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of S$3.70 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,452 Hardware companies, Powermatic Data Systems ranks better than 92.94% on this metric.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) 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
Powermatic Data Systems had a gross margin of 61.96% 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.
Powermatic Data Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
Powermatic Data Systems 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.
SGX:BCY vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Powermatic Data Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Powermatic Data Systems'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.
Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) has a Gross Margin % of 61.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 49.54. Over the past decade, Powermatic Data Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.63 to 58.95. According to the industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #173 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 7.1%.
Is Powermatic Data Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
Powermatic Data Systems' current Gross Margin % of 61.96% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 49.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.63 to a high of 58.95. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.51. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 61.96% is 152.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #173 out of 2452 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Powermatic Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Powermatic Data Systems' Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Powermatic Data Systems ranks #173 out of 2452 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Powermatic Data Systems in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.51. Powermatic Data Systems' value of 61.96% is 152.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Powermatic Data Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.63 to 58.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.54 vs. the industry median of 24.51, Powermatic Data Systems 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.51, based on 2,452 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. Powermatic Data Systems's current Gross Margin % of 61.96% is 152.8% 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 Powermatic Data Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Powermatic Data Systems's current Gross Margin % is 61.96%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 49.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Powermatic Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$3.70, compared to a current price of S$3.23 — trading 12.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.96%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 49.54 and 152.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.51. Powermatic Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY), the current Gross Margin % is 61.96% 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 Powermatic Data Systems (SGX:BCY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Powermatic Data Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of S$3.23 is trading 12.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of S$3.70.
GuruFocus considers Powermatic Data Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:BCY:
Gross Margin %: 61.96% (25% above median its 10-year median of 49.54)
GF Value™: S$3.70 vs. price of S$3.23 (12.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.8% above the Hardware median (#173 of 2452)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:BCY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Powermatic Data Systems Ltd operates in the communication equipment business. The company's operating segment includes Wireless connectivity products; Property and Corporate holding and others. It generates maximum revenue from the Wireless connectivity products segment. The Wireless connectivity products segment comprises the manufacturing, sales, marketing, and distribution of wireless connectivity products. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Europe.
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