Stanley Electric CoSTAEF 89 Gross Margin % is 22.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 20.78. GuruFocus rates STAEF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $20.69. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Stanley Electric Co ranks better than 52.93% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stanley Electric Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STAEF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.47 Med: 20.78 Max: 22.93
Current: 20.81
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Stanley Electric Co was 22.93%. The lowest was 17.47%. And the median was 20.78%.
STAEF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.93% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs STAEF: 20.81
Stanley Electric Co had a gross margin of 22.84% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Stanley Electric Co was 0.70% per year.
Stanley Electric Co (OTCPK:STAEF) 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
Stanley Electric Co had a gross margin of 22.84% 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.
Stanley Electric Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stanley Electric Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stanley Electric Co'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, Stanley Electric Co'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.
Stanley Electric Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Stanley Electric Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stanley Electric Co'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.
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a Gross Margin % of 22.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stanley Electric Co and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 20.78. Over the past decade, Stanley Electric Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.47 to 22.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #618 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is Stanley Electric Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Stanley Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.84% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.47 to a high of 22.93. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Stanley Electric Co's value of 22.84% is 15.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #618 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stanley Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stanley Electric Co's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Stanley Electric Co ranks #618 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Stanley Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Stanley Electric Co's value of 22.84% is 15.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Stanley Electric Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.47 to 22.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.78 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Stanley Electric Co 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 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Gross Margin % of 22.84% is 15.1% 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 Stanley Electric Co 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. Stanley Electric Co's current Gross Margin % is 22.84%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 20.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stanley Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) has a current Gross Margin % of 22.84%. The stock's GF Value™ is $20.69, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 1.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.84%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 20.78 and 15.1% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Stanley Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF), the current Gross Margin % is 22.84% 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 Stanley Electric Co (STAEF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stanley Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 1.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $20.69.
Key valuation signals for STAEF:
Gross Margin %: 22.84% (10% above median its 10-year median of 20.78)
GF Value™: $20.69 vs. price of $20.36 (1.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#618 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STAEF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stanley Electric Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of lighting and electronic components, mainly for the automotive industry. The company operates through three reportable segments: Automotive Equipment Business, Components Business, and Electronic Application Products Business. The Automotive Equipment segment produces automotive lighting products for automobile manufacturers, while the Components segment provides electronic device products for electrical and automotive-related manufacturers. The Electronic Application Products segment manufactures products such as LCD backlights, strobes, and operation panels tailored to customer specifications. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Automotive equipment business segment.
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