Teledyne TechnologiesSTU:TYZ -0.91%93 Gross Margin % is 43.19% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 39.61. GuruFocus rates STU:TYZ with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of €454.73 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Teledyne Technologies ranks better than 80.24% 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
Teledyne Technologies had a gross margin of 43.19% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Teledyne Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Teledyne Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Teledyne 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:TYZ vs MKSI, FTV, TRMB: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Teledyne 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.
Teledyne Technologies Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Teledyne Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teledyne 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.
Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ) has a Gross Margin % of 43.19% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Teledyne Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 39.61. Over the past decade, Teledyne Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.63 to 43.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #484 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Teledyne Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Teledyne Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 43.19% is near median its 10-year median of 39.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.63 to a high of 43.29. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Teledyne Technologies' value of 43.19% is 76.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #484 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Teledyne Technologies has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teledyne Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to MKSI and FTV?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Teledyne Technologies ranks #484 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Teledyne Technologies in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Teledyne Technologies' value of 43.19% is 76.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Teledyne Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.63 to 43.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 39.61 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Teledyne 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Teledyne Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 43.19% is 76.1% 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 Teledyne Technologies and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Teledyne Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 43.19%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 39.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teledyne Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €454.73, compared to a current price of €545.00 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.19%, which is near median its 10-year median of 39.61 and 76.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Teledyne Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ), the current Gross Margin % is 43.19% 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 Teledyne Technologies (STU:TYZ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teledyne Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €545.00 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €454.73.
GuruFocus considers Teledyne Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TYZ:
Gross Margin %: 43.19% (near median its 10-year median of 39.61)
GF Value™: €454.73 vs. price of €545.00 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.1% above the Hardware median (#484 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TYZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teledyne Technologies Inc provides enabling technologies to sense, analyze and distribute information for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. The firm operates in four segments: Digital Imaging, Instrumentation, Aerospace and Defense Electronics, and Engineered Systems. The Digital Imaging segment, that derives maximum revenue, includes high-performance sensors, cameras and systems, within the visible, infrared and X-ray spectra for use in industrial, government and medical applications, as well as MEMS and high-performance, high-reliability semiconductors including analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters. Geographically, the company operates in United States, Europe, Asia, and All other.
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