StemSTEM -3.09%60 Gross Margin % is 37.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4639% above its 10-year median of 0.79. GuruFocus rates STEM with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $11.63 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Stem ranks better than 59.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Stem's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $10.9 Mil. Stem's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $29.0 Mil. Therefore, Stem's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 37.44%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Stem's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STEM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.57 Med: 0.79 Max: 39.46
Current: 39.46
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Stem was 39.46%. The lowest was -18.57%. And the median was 0.79%.
Stem had a gross margin of 37.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Stem was 0.00% per year.
Stem (NYSE:STEM) 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
Stem had a gross margin of 37.44% 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.
Stem Gross Margin % Related Terms
Stem Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Stem'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.
STEM vs NXXT, AGIG, VGAS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Stem'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.
Stem Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Stem's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stem'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.
Stem (STEM) has a Gross Margin % of 37.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Stem and its competitors. This is 4639% above median its historical median of 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #165 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Stem's Gross Margin % too high?
Stem's current Gross Margin % of 37.44% is 4639% above median its 10-year median of 0.79. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Stem's value of 37.44% is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stem ranks #165 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stem has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stem's Gross Margin % compare to NXXT and AGIG?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Stem ranks #165 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Stem in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. Stem's value of 37.44% is 19.4% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.79 vs. the industry median of 31.35, Stem 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. Stem's current Gross Margin % of 37.44% is 19.4% 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 Stem and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stem's current Gross Margin % is 37.44%, which is 4639% above median its own 10-year median of 0.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stem stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem (STEM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.63, compared to a current price of $7.22 — trading 37.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.44%, which is 4639% above median its 10-year median of 0.79 and 19.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. Stem's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Stem (STEM), the current Gross Margin % is 37.44% 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 Stem (STEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Stem stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.22 is trading 37.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.63.
GuruFocus considers Stem to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STEM:
Gross Margin %: 37.44% (4639% above median its 10-year median of 0.79)
GF Value™: $11.63 vs. price of $7.22 (37.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#165 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Stem Inc is a provider of energy storage systems. The company bundles third-party hardware with its proprietary Athena software to provide customers a turnkey solution. Stem sells its solutions to commercial and industrial customers as well as independent power producers and renewable developers. Its solutions help customers maximize renewable energy generation and help build a cleaner and more resilient grid. The Company operates as one operating segment that is focused exclusively on technology services that transform the way energy is distributed and consumed.
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