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Senstar TechnologiesSNT +0.56%61 Gross Margin % is 59.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 61.12. GuruFocus rates SNT with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.61 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Senstar Technologies ranks better than 79.56% 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
Senstar Technologies had a gross margin of 59.98% 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.
Senstar Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Senstar Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Senstar Technologies'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.
SNT vs KSCP, SPCB, GFAI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Senstar Technologies'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.
Senstar Technologies Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Senstar Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Senstar Technologies'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.
Senstar Technologies (SNT) has a Gross Margin % of 59.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Senstar Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.12. Over the past decade, Senstar Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.52 to 66.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Senstar Technologies ranks #206 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Senstar Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Senstar Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 59.98% is near median its 10-year median of 61.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.52 to a high of 66.29. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Senstar Technologies' value of 59.98% is 73.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Senstar Technologies ranks #206 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Senstar Technologies has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Senstar Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to KSCP and SPCB?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Senstar Technologies ranks #206 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Senstar Technologies in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Senstar Technologies' value of 59.98% is 73.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Senstar Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.52 to 66.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.12 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Senstar Technologies 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,008 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. Senstar Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 59.98% is 73.8% 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 Senstar Technologies and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Senstar Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 59.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Senstar Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Senstar Technologies (SNT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.61, compared to a current price of $1.78 — trading 31.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.12 and 73.8% above the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Senstar Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 2 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 Senstar Technologies (SNT), the current Gross Margin % is 59.98% 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 Senstar Technologies (SNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Senstar Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.78 is trading 31.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.61.
GuruFocus considers Senstar Technologies to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SNT:
Gross Margin %: 59.98% (near median its 10-year median of 61.12)
GF Value™: $2.61 vs. price of $1.78 (31.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.8% above the Business Services median (#206 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Senstar Technologies Corp is an international provider of comprehensive physical, video, and access control security products and solutions. The company offers comprehensive solutions for critical sites, which leverage its broad portfolio of homegrown PIDS (Perimeter Intrusion Detection Systems), advanced VMS and SMS (Video Management Software and Security Management Software) with native IVA (Intelligent Video Analytics) security solutions, as well as access control products and technologies. Geographically, the company operates in North America, which derives maximum revenue; Europe; APAC; South and Latin America; and Others.
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