Solid PowerSLDP -3.30%60 Gross Margin % is -68.55% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates SLDP with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.43 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Solid Power ranks worse than 99.09% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Solid Power's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-1.44 Mil. Solid Power's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $2.11 Mil. Therefore, Solid Power's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -68.55%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solid Power's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SLDP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.28 Med: -0.72 Max: 20.59
Current: -44.37
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Solid Power was 20.59%. The lowest was -59.28%. And the median was -0.72%.
SLDP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 99.09% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs SLDP: -44.37
Solid Power had a gross margin of -68.55% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Solid Power was 0.00% per year.
Solid Power (NAS:SLDP) 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
Solid Power had a gross margin of -68.55% 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.
Solid Power Gross Margin % Related Terms
Solid Power Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solid Power'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 Auto Parts subindustry, Solid Power'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.
Solid Power Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Solid Power's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solid Power'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.
Solid Power (SLDP) has a Gross Margin % of -68.55% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Solid Power and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Solid Power ranks #1301 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 99.1%.
Is Solid Power's Gross Margin % too high?
Solid Power's current Gross Margin % is -68.55%. Based on the distribution chart, Solid Power ranks #1301 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Solid Power has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solid Power's Gross Margin % compare to FOXF and SMP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Solid Power ranks #1301 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Solid Power in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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 Solid Power and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solid Power's current Gross Margin % is -68.55%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solid Power stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power (SLDP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.43, compared to a current price of $2.65 — trading 85.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -68.55%. Solid Power's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Solid Power (SLDP), the current Gross Margin % is -68.55% 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 Solid Power (SLDP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solid Power stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.65 is trading 85.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.43.
GuruFocus considers Solid Power to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SLDP:
Gross Margin %: -68.55%
GF Value™: $1.43 vs. price of $2.65 (85.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLDP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solid Power Inc develops solid-state battery technology and manufacturing processes. Its sulfide-based solid electrolyte material replaces the liquid or gel electrolyte used in traditional lithium-ion battery cells and enables improvement in energy density, battery life and safety performance. The company produces electrolytes on two pilot manufacturing lines using a batch manufacturing process for customer sampling and internal cell development, and manufactures solid-state cells on pre-pilot and pilot cell manufacturing lines. Its cell manufacturing processes are developed around industry-standard lithium-ion battery manufacturing processes and equipment, and it manufactures all cell designs, including cathodes and anodes, using materials sourced from external suppliers.
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