SocionextSOCNF +11.43%71 Gross Margin % is 40.92% as of Mar. 2026, which is 22% below its 10-year median of 52.42. GuruFocus rates SOCNF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.45 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Socionext ranks better than 84.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Socionext's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $151 Mil. Socionext's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $370 Mil. Therefore, Socionext's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 40.92%.
Warning Sign:
Socionext Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Socionext's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SOCNF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.7 Med: 52.42 Max: 57.48
Current: 44.7
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of Socionext was 57.48%. The lowest was 44.70%. And the median was 52.42%.
SOCNF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.19% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs SOCNF: 44.70
Socionext had a gross margin of 40.92% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Socionext was -3.50% per year.
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
Socionext had a gross margin of 40.92% 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.
Socionext Gross Margin % Related Terms
Socionext Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Socionext'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Socionext'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.
Socionext Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Socionext's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Socionext'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.
Socionext (SOCNF) has a Gross Margin % of 40.92% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Socionext and its competitors. This is 22% below median its historical median of 52.42. Over the past decade, Socionext's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.70 to 57.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Socionext ranks #474 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.8%.
Is Socionext's Gross Margin % too high?
Socionext's current Gross Margin % of 40.92% is 22% below median its 10-year median of 52.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.70 to a high of 57.48. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Socionext's value of 40.92% is 52.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Socionext ranks #474 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Socionext has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Socionext's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Socionext ranks #474 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Socionext in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Socionext's value of 40.92% is 52.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Socionext's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.70 to 57.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.42 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Socionext 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.82, based on 2,998 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. Socionext's current Gross Margin % of 40.92% is 52.6% 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 Socionext and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Socionext's current Gross Margin % is 40.92%, which is 22% below median its own 10-year median of 52.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Socionext stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socionext (SOCNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.45, compared to a current price of $15.60 — trading 10.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.92%, which is 22% below median its 10-year median of 52.42 and 52.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Socionext's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 3 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 Socionext (SOCNF), the current Gross Margin % is 40.92% 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 Socionext (SOCNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Socionext stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $15.60 is trading 10.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.45.
GuruFocus considers Socionext to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SOCNF:
Gross Margin %: 40.92% (22% below median its 10-year median of 52.42)
GF Value™: $17.45 vs. price of $15.60 (10.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% above the Industrial Products median (#474 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SOCNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Socionext Inc is engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, and sale of semiconductor products. The company operates under a Solution SoC business model, providing custom system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for various markets, including automotive, networking, imaging, and industrial applications. The company's revenue is mainly derived from the sales of semiconductor products.
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