Sypris SolutionsSYPR -0.43%57 Gross Margin % is 3.18% as of Mar. 2026, which is 73% below its 10-year median of 11.95. GuruFocus rates SYPR with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.73 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Sypris Solutions ranks worse than 94.44% 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
Sypris Solutions had a gross margin of 3.18% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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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.
Sypris Solutions Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sypris Solutions Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sypris Solutions'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.
SYPR vs PRTS, SCTH, MKDW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Sypris Solutions'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.
Sypris Solutions Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sypris Solutions's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sypris Solutions'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.
Sypris Solutions (SYPR) has a Gross Margin % of 3.18% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sypris Solutions and its competitors. This is 73% below median its historical median of 11.95. Over the past decade, Sypris Solutions' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 14.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1240 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 94.4%.
Is Sypris Solutions' Gross Margin % too high?
Sypris Solutions' current Gross Margin % of 3.18% is 73% below median its 10-year median of 11.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.82 to a high of 14.89. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Sypris Solutions' value of 3.18% is 84% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1240 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sypris Solutions has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sypris Solutions' Gross Margin % compare to PRTS and SCTH?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Sypris Solutions ranks #1240 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sypris Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Sypris Solutions' value of 3.18% is 84% below this benchmark. Historically, Sypris Solutions' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.82 to 14.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.95 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Sypris Solutions has consistently been below 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. Sypris Solutions's current Gross Margin % of 3.18% is 84% below 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 Sypris Solutions and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sypris Solutions's current Gross Margin % is 3.18%, which is 73% below median its own 10-year median of 11.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sypris Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sypris Solutions (SYPR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.73, compared to a current price of $2.31 — trading 33.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 3.18%, which is 73% below median its 10-year median of 11.95 and 84% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Sypris Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 9 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 Sypris Solutions (SYPR), the current Gross Margin % is 3.18% 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 Sypris Solutions (SYPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sypris Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.31 is trading 33.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.73.
GuruFocus considers Sypris Solutions to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SYPR:
Gross Margin %: 3.18% (73% below median its 10-year median of 11.95)
GF Value™: $1.73 vs. price of $2.31 (33.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#1240 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SYPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sypris Solutions Inc provides products and engineering, design, and manufacturing services for a variety of critical infrastructure sectors, including energy, space, communications, defense, transport, chemical, and water. The company operates in two segments, Sypris Technologies and Sypris Electronics. Sypris Technologies segment includes the sale of forged, machined, welded and heat-treated steel components for heavy commercial vehicle and high-pressure energy pipeline applications, whereas the Sypris Electronics segment includes revenue from circuit card and box build manufacturing, high reliability manufacturing and systems assembly and integration, for aerospace and defense, communications and space applications. The majority of revenue is derived from the Sypris Electronics segment.
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