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Sidus SpaceSIDU -5.28%30 Gross Margin % is -292.48% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SIDU with a GF Score™ of 30/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, Sidus Space ranks worse than 98.26% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sidus Space's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.05 Mil. Sidus Space's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.36 Mil. Therefore, Sidus Space's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -292.48%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sidus Space's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SIDU'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -168.23 Med: -7.54 Max: 27.52
Current: -145.95
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sidus Space was 27.52%. The lowest was -168.23%. And the median was -7.54%.
SIDU's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.26% of 345
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs SIDU: -145.95
Sidus Space had a gross margin of -292.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sidus Space was 0.00% per year.
Sidus Space (NAS:SIDU) 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
Sidus Space had a gross margin of -292.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Sidus Space Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sidus Space Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sidus Space'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.
SIDU vs FJET, POWW, BUKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Sidus Space'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.
Sidus Space Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Sidus Space's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sidus Space'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.
Sidus Space (SIDU) has a Gross Margin % of -292.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sidus Space and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sidus Space ranks #339 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 98.3%.
Is Sidus Space's Gross Margin % too high?
Sidus Space's current Gross Margin % is -292.48%. Based on the distribution chart, Sidus Space ranks #339 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sidus Space has a GF Score™ of 30/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sidus Space's Gross Margin % compare to FJET and POWW?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Sidus Space ranks #339 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sidus Space in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. 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 26.84, 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. 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 Sidus Space and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sidus Space's current Gross Margin % is -292.48%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sidus Space stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sidus Space (SIDU) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $1.89 — trading 1785% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -292.48%. Sidus Space's overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 Sidus Space (SIDU), the current Gross Margin % is -292.48% 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 Sidus Space (SIDU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sidus Space stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.89 is trading 1785% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10.
GuruFocus considers Sidus Space to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SIDU:
Gross Margin %: -292.48%
GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $1.89 (1785% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SIDU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sidus Space Inc is a space and defense technology company with core capabilities that include dual use satellite manufacturing & technology integration, AI products and services, space and defense hardware components and space-based data solutions. The company generates revenue through a combination of: Satellite platform sales and customization, Payload hosting and mission services, Engineering and systems integration services, and Space and defense hardware manufacturing. The firm supports Commercial Space, Aerospace, Defense, Underwater Marine, and other commercial and government customers. The firm generates revenue principally from satellite platform and payload hosting contracts, manufacturing and engineering services, mission operations, and sales of proprietary hardware products.
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