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MoogSTU:MO7A -0.76%72 Gross Margin % is 27.34% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 27.72. GuruFocus rates STU:MO7A with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €190.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 347 Aerospace & Defense companies, Moog ranks better than 52.16% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Moog's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €249 Mil. Moog's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €910 Mil. Therefore, Moog's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 27.34%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Moog's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:MO7A'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.78 Med: 27.72 Max: 29.5
Current: 27.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Moog was 29.50%. The lowest was 25.78%. And the median was 27.72%.
STU:MO7A's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.16% of 347
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.84
vs STU:MO7A: 27.37
Moog had a gross margin of 27.34% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Moog was 1.10% per year.
Moog (STU:MO7A) 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
Moog had a gross margin of 27.34% 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.
Moog Gross Margin % Related Terms
Moog Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Moog'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:MO7A vs DRS, HII, BWXT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Moog'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.
Moog Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Moog's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Moog'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.
Moog (STU:MO7A) has a Gross Margin % of 27.34% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Moog and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.72. Over the past decade, Moog's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.78 to 29.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Moog ranks #166 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Moog's Gross Margin % too high?
Moog's current Gross Margin % of 27.34% is near median its 10-year median of 27.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.78 to a high of 29.50. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Moog's value of 27.34% is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Moog ranks #166 out of 347 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Moog has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Moog's Gross Margin % compare to DRS and HII?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Moog ranks #166 out of 347 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Moog in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.84. Moog's value of 27.34% is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Moog's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.78 to 29.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.72 vs. the industry median of 26.84, Moog 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.84, based on 347 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. Moog's current Gross Margin % of 27.34% is 1.9% 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 Moog and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Moog's current Gross Margin % is 27.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Moog stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moog (STU:MO7A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €190.26, compared to a current price of €364.40 — trading 91.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.72 and 1.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.84. Moog's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Moog (STU:MO7A), the current Gross Margin % is 27.34% 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 Moog (STU:MO7A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Moog stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €364.40 is trading 91.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €190.26.
GuruFocus considers Moog to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:MO7A:
Gross Margin %: 27.34% (near median its 10-year median of 27.72)
GF Value™: €190.26 vs. price of €364.40 (91.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#166 of 347)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:MO7A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Moog Inc. manufactures precision motion and fluid control systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Its four segments are Space and Defense, Military Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft, and Industrial, with the majority of revenue from Space and Defense. The company provides components for defense vehicle platforms, missile systems, naval ships, submarines, and space launch vehicles, and spacecraft. Its products include actuation systems, motion platforms, motors, servo and proportional valves, slip rings, propulsion systems, and weapon stores management systems. it serves industries such as aerospace and defense, industrial automation, energy, marine, motorsport, simulation, and medical devices. It operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and other regions.
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