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SIFCO IndustriesSIF 41 Gross Margin % is 21.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 118% above its 10-year median of 9.80. GuruFocus rates SIF with a GF Score™ of 41/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.88 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 345 Aerospace & Defense companies, SIFCO Industries ranks worse than 65.8% on this metric.
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
SIFCO Industries had a gross margin of 21.41% 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.
SIFCO Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
SIFCO Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SIFCO Industries'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.
SIF vs FJET, EVTL, HWKE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, SIFCO Industries'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.
SIFCO Industries Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, SIFCO Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIFCO Industries'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.
SIFCO Industries (SIF) has a Gross Margin % of 21.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SIFCO Industries and its competitors. This is 118% above median its historical median of 9.80. According to the industry distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #227 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is SIFCO Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
SIFCO Industries' current Gross Margin % of 21.41% is 118% above median its 10-year median of 9.80. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. SIFCO Industries' value of 21.41% is 20.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #227 out of 345 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SIFCO Industries has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIFCO Industries' Gross Margin % compare to FJET and EVTL?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, SIFCO Industries ranks #227 out of 345 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SIFCO Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. SIFCO Industries' value of 21.41% is 20.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 9.80 vs. the industry median of 26.84, SIFCO Industries has consistently been below 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 26.84, 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. SIFCO Industries's current Gross Margin % of 21.41% is 20.2% below 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 SIFCO Industries 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. SIFCO Industries's current Gross Margin % is 21.41%, which is 118% above median its own 10-year median of 9.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIFCO Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIFCO Industries (SIF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.88, compared to a current price of $27.06 — trading 454.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.41%, which is 118% above median its 10-year median of 9.80 and 20.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.84. SIFCO Industries' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 SIFCO Industries (SIF), the current Gross Margin % is 21.41% 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 SIFCO Industries (SIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIFCO Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.06 is trading 454.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.88.
GuruFocus considers SIFCO Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SIF:
Gross Margin %: 21.41% (118% above median its 10-year median of 9.80)
GF Value™: $4.88 vs. price of $27.06 (454.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#227 of 345)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SIFCO Industries Inc produces forgings, sub-assemblies, and machined components for the Aerospace and Energy markets. Its services include forging, heat treating, machining, surface treatment, non-destructive testing, and sub-assembly of forged components. The company manufactures envelopes and precision forgings, as well as rough and finished machined parts, serving OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and aftermarket providers across Aerospace, Defense, Energy, and Commercial Space. Its Products are made from steel, high-temperature alloys, nickel alloys, titanium, and aluminum, and include components for aircraft and industrial gas turbine engines, airframe structures, landing gear, wheels and brakes, helicopter rotating parts, and other commercial and industrial applications.
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