Windar PhotonicsSTU:7WP 56 Gross Margin % is 61.94% as of Jun. 2025, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 50.30. GuruFocus rates STU:7WP with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.55. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Windar Photonics ranks better than 91.89% 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
Windar Photonics had a gross margin of 61.94% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Windar Photonics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Windar Photonics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Windar Photonics'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.
STU:7WP vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Windar Photonics'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.
Windar Photonics Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Windar Photonics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Windar Photonics'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.
Windar Photonics (STU:7WP) has a Gross Margin % of 61.94% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Windar Photonics and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 50.30. Over the past decade, Windar Photonics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.20 to 80.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Windar Photonics ranks #199 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Windar Photonics' Gross Margin % too high?
Windar Photonics' current Gross Margin % of 61.94% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 50.30. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.20 to a high of 80.81. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Windar Photonics' value of 61.94% is 152.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Windar Photonics ranks #199 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Windar Photonics has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Windar Photonics' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Windar Photonics ranks #199 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Windar Photonics in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Windar Photonics' value of 61.94% is 152.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Windar Photonics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.20 to 80.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.30 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Windar Photonics 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 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Windar Photonics's current Gross Margin % of 61.94% is 152.6% 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 Windar Photonics and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Windar Photonics's current Gross Margin % is 61.94%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 50.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Windar Photonics stock overvalued right now?
Windar Photonics (STU:7WP) has a current Gross Margin % of 61.94%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.55, compared to a current price of €0.29 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.94%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 50.30 and 152.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Windar Photonics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 4 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 Windar Photonics (STU:7WP), the current Gross Margin % is 61.94% as of Jun. 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 Windar Photonics (STU:7WP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Windar Photonics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.29 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.55.
Key valuation signals for STU:7WP:
Gross Margin %: 61.94% (23% above median its 10-year median of 50.30)
GF Value™: €0.55 vs. price of €0.29 (47.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 152.6% above the Hardware median (#199 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:7WP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Windar Photonics PLC is a technology group. The company develops and sells cost-efficient light detection and ranging sensors and associated products for electricity-generating wind turbines. The company's key products are the WindEye and WindVision Sensors. The company operates in geographical markets of Europe, America, Australia, China, and Asia. The company generates the majority of its revenue from China.
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