Standex InternationalSXI +0.70%83 Gross Margin % is 40.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 36.74. GuruFocus rates SXI with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $211.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Standex International ranks better than 80.32% on this metric.
SXI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.32% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs SXI: 41.33
Standex International had a gross margin of 40.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Standex International was 2.30% per year.
Standex International (NYSE:SXI) 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
Standex International had a gross margin of 40.93% 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.
Standex International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Standex International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Standex International'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.
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Standex International'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.
Standex International Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Standex International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Standex International'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.
Standex International (SXI) has a Gross Margin % of 40.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Standex International and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 36.74. Over the past decade, Standex International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.27 to 41.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #590 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.7%.
Is Standex International's Gross Margin % too high?
Standex International's current Gross Margin % of 40.93% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 36.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 33.27 to a high of 41.33. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Standex International's value of 40.93% is 52.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Standex International ranks #590 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Standex International has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Standex International's Gross Margin % compare to MWA and KAI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Standex International ranks #590 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Standex International in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Standex International's value of 40.93% is 52.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Standex International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 33.27 to 41.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.74 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Standex International 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 26.82, based on 2,998 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. Standex International's current Gross Margin % of 40.93% is 52.6% 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 Standex International and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Standex International's current Gross Margin % is 40.93%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 36.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Standex International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International (SXI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $211.05, compared to a current price of $340.50 — trading 61.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.93%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 36.74 and 52.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Standex International's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Standex International (SXI), the current Gross Margin % is 40.93% 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 Standex International (SXI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Standex International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $340.50 is trading 61.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $211.05.
GuruFocus considers Standex International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SXI:
Gross Margin %: 40.93% (11% above median its 10-year median of 36.74)
GF Value™: $211.05 vs. price of $340.50 (61.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.6% above the Industrial Products median (#590 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SXI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Standex International Corp is an industrial manufacturer of different products and services used in commercial and industrial markets. The company has five reportable segments: Electronics, Engraving, Scientific, Engineering Technologies, and Specialty Solutions. The maximum revenue is generated from its Electronics segment, which is a component and value-added services provider of both sensing and switching technologies, as well as magnetic power conversion components and assemblies, like custom wound transformers and inductors, current sense technology, value-added assemblies, and mechanical packaging, among others. Geographically, it derives key revenue from the United States and the rest from the Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), as well as other regions.
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