SolesenceSLSN -0.53%53 Gross Margin % is 25.75% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 27.68. GuruFocus rates SLSN with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.76 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,900 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Solesence ranks better than 50.53% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Solesence's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $3.34 Mil. Solesence's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $12.96 Mil. Therefore, Solesence's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.75%.
Warning Sign:
Solesence Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Solesence's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SLSN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.91 Med: 27.68 Max: 34.98
Current: 26.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Solesence was 34.98%. The lowest was 20.91%. And the median was 27.68%.
SLSN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.53% of 1900
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs SLSN: 26.52
Solesence had a gross margin of 25.75% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Solesence was -4.00% per year.
Solesence (NAS:SLSN) 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
Solesence had a gross margin of 25.75% 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.
Solesence Gross Margin % Related Terms
Solesence Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Solesence'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 Household & Personal Products subindustry, Solesence'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.
Solesence Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Solesence's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Solesence'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.
Solesence (SLSN) has a Gross Margin % of 25.75% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Solesence and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.68. Over the past decade, Solesence's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.91 to 34.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Solesence ranks #940 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 49.5%.
Is Solesence's Gross Margin % too high?
Solesence's current Gross Margin % of 25.75% is near median its 10-year median of 27.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.91 to a high of 34.98. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Solesence's value of 25.75% is 2.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Solesence ranks #940 out of 1900 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Solesence has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Solesence's Gross Margin % compare to GROV and UG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Solesence ranks #940 out of 1900 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Solesence in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Solesence's value of 25.75% is 2.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Solesence's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.91 to 34.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.68 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Solesence 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,900 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. Solesence's current Gross Margin % of 25.75% is 2.4% 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 Solesence and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Solesence's current Gross Margin % is 25.75%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Solesence stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solesence (SLSN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.76, compared to a current price of $0.82 — trading 53.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.75%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.68 and 2.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Solesence's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Solesence (SLSN), the current Gross Margin % is 25.75% 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 Solesence (SLSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Solesence stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.82 is trading 53.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.76.
GuruFocus considers Solesence to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SLSN:
Gross Margin %: 25.75% (near median its 10-year median of 27.68)
GF Value™: $1.76 vs. price of $0.82 (53.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.4% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#940 of 1900)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Solesence Inc is a health-oriented, science-driven company, focused on various skin health, beauty and wellness markets. Its primary skin health products are fully developed prestige skin care formulations with mineral-based UV protection enabled by proprietary Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, which are also marketed as APIs for sale to manufacturers of other types of skin health products, including sunscreens and daily care products. Additionally, it continues to sell products in legacy markets, including medical diagnostics, architectural coatings, industrial coating applications, abrasion-resistant additives, and plastics additives applications. The company operates as a single business segment.
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