SRT Marine SystemsSRTMF +1.67%39 Gross Margin % is 27.18% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% below its 10-year median of 40.82. GuruFocus rates SRTMF with a GF Score™ of 39/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, SRT Marine Systems ranks better than 50.9% on this metric.
SRT Marine Systems PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for SRT Marine Systems's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
SRTMF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.12 Med: 40.82 Max: 65.66
Current: 24.99
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SRT Marine Systems was 65.66%. The lowest was 23.12%. And the median was 40.82%.
SRTMF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.9% of 2450
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.53
vs SRTMF: 24.99
SRT Marine Systems had a gross margin of 27.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SRT Marine Systems was -2.20% per year.
SRT Marine Systems (OTCPK:SRTMF) 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
SRT Marine Systems had a gross margin of 27.18% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
SRT Marine Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
SRT Marine Systems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SRT Marine Systems'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.
SRTMF vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, SRT Marine Systems'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.
SRT Marine Systems Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, SRT Marine Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SRT Marine Systems'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.
SRT Marine Systems (SRTMF) has a Gross Margin % of 27.18% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SRT Marine Systems and its competitors. This is 33% below median its historical median of 40.82. Over the past decade, SRT Marine Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.12 to 65.66. According to the industry distribution chart, SRT Marine Systems ranks #1203 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 49.1%.
Is SRT Marine Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
SRT Marine Systems' current Gross Margin % of 27.18% is 33% below median its 10-year median of 40.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.12 to a high of 65.66. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. SRT Marine Systems' value of 27.18% is 10.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SRT Marine Systems ranks #1203 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SRT Marine Systems has a GF Score™ of 39/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SRT Marine Systems' Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, SRT Marine Systems ranks #1203 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SRT Marine Systems in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. SRT Marine Systems' value of 27.18% is 10.8% above this benchmark. Historically, SRT Marine Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.12 to 65.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.82 vs. the industry median of 24.53, SRT Marine Systems 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. SRT Marine Systems's current Gross Margin % of 27.18% is 10.8% 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 SRT Marine Systems and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SRT Marine Systems's current Gross Margin % is 27.18%, which is 33% below median its own 10-year median of 40.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SRT Marine Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRT Marine Systems (SRTMF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.25, compared to a current price of $1.22 — trading 45.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.18%, which is 33% below median its 10-year median of 40.82 and 10.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. SRT Marine Systems' overall GF Score™ is 39/100 with 6 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 SRT Marine Systems (SRTMF), the current Gross Margin % is 27.18% as of Dec. 2025. 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 SRT Marine Systems (SRTMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SRT Marine Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1.22 is trading 45.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.25.
GuruFocus considers SRT Marine Systems to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SRTMF:
Gross Margin %: 27.18% (33% below median its 10-year median of 40.82)
GF Value™: $2.25 vs. price of $1.22 (45.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.8% above the Hardware median (#1203 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SRTMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SRT Marine Systems PLC develops and provides integrated maritime surveillance, monitoring, management, and safety systems used by coast guards, fisheries authorities, infrastructure owners, and vessel owners for the purpose of managing and controlling their maritime domain. The applications include security, safety, search & rescue, law enforcement, fisheries management, illegal fishing detection, and environmental monitoring. The company is in a single business segment, the Marine technology business, which provides solutions to solve the problem of maritime domain awareness, including products and systems. The company currently operates in the following geographical markets: Europe, the Middle East, North America, the United Kingdom, South East Asia, and others.
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