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Helios TechnologiesSTU:SH7 +0.71%63 Gross Margin % is 34.58% as of Jun. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 36.11. GuruFocus rates STU:SH7 with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €44.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Helios Technologies ranks better than 66.59% 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
Helios Technologies had a gross margin of 34.58% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Helios Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Helios Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helios Technologies'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:SH7 vs SMR, CXT, GRC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Helios Technologies'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.
Helios Technologies Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Helios Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helios Technologies'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.
Helios Technologies (STU:SH7) has a Gross Margin % of 34.58% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Helios Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.11. Over the past decade, Helios Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.31 to 39.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1002 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 33.4%.
Is Helios Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Helios Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 34.58% is near median its 10-year median of 36.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.31 to a high of 39.82. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.86. Helios Technologies' value of 34.58% is 28.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1002 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Helios Technologies has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helios Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to SMR and CXT?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Helios Technologies ranks #1002 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Helios Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.86. Helios Technologies' value of 34.58% is 28.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Helios Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.31 to 39.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.11 vs. the industry median of 26.86, Helios Technologies 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.86, based on 2,999 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. Helios Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 34.58% is 28.7% 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 Helios Technologies and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.86 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helios Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 34.58%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helios Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies (STU:SH7) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €44.42, compared to a current price of €70.50 — trading 58.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.58%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.11 and 28.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.86. Helios Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Helios Technologies (STU:SH7), the current Gross Margin % is 34.58% as of Jun. 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 Helios Technologies (STU:SH7) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helios Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €70.50 is trading 58.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €44.42.
GuruFocus considers Helios Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SH7:
Gross Margin %: 34.58% (near median its 10-year median of 36.11)
GF Value™: €44.42 vs. price of €70.50 (58.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1002 of 2999)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SH7 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helios Technologies Inc is an industrial technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets solutions for the hydraulics and electronics markets. It operates under two business segments: Hydraulics and Electronics. The Hydraulics segment designs and manufactures hydraulic components and systems used to transmit power and control force, speed, and motion. There are two categories based on Hydraulic system architecture: MCT and FCT. The Electronics segment provides complete, fully-tailored display and control solutions for engines, engine-driven equipment, specialty vehicles, therapy baths, and traditional and swim spas. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Hydraulics segment. Geographically, the company generates key revenue from the Americas region.
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