Taylor DevicesTAYD +6.54%92 Gross Margin % is 40.20% as of Feb. 2026, which is 26% above its 10-year median of 31.91. GuruFocus rates TAYD with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of $46.31 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Taylor Devices ranks better than 85.35% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Taylor Devices's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TAYD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.1 Med: 31.91 Max: 46.74
Current: 45.49
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Taylor Devices was 46.74%. The lowest was 14.10%. And the median was 31.91%.
TAYD's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.35% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs TAYD: 45.49
Taylor Devices had a gross margin of 40.20% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Taylor Devices was 17.60% per year.
Taylor Devices (NAS:TAYD) 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
Taylor Devices had a gross margin of 40.20% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Taylor Devices Gross Margin % Related Terms
Taylor Devices Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Taylor Devices'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.
TAYD vs NPWR, ZJK, HURC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Taylor Devices'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.
Taylor Devices Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Taylor Devices's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Taylor Devices'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.
Taylor Devices (TAYD) has a Gross Margin % of 40.20% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Taylor Devices and its competitors. This is 26% above median its historical median of 31.91. Over the past decade, Taylor Devices' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.10 to 46.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #440 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.7%.
Is Taylor Devices' Gross Margin % too high?
Taylor Devices' current Gross Margin % of 40.20% is 26% above median its 10-year median of 31.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.10 to a high of 46.74. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Taylor Devices' value of 40.20% is 50.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #440 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Taylor Devices has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Taylor Devices' Gross Margin % compare to NPWR and ZJK?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Taylor Devices ranks #440 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Taylor Devices in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Taylor Devices' value of 40.20% is 50.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Taylor Devices' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.10 to 46.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.91 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Taylor Devices 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 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Taylor Devices's current Gross Margin % of 40.20% is 50.1% 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 Taylor Devices and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Taylor Devices's current Gross Margin % is 40.20%, which is 26% above median its own 10-year median of 31.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Taylor Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taylor Devices (TAYD) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $46.31, compared to a current price of $62.26 — trading 34.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 40.20%, which is 26% above median its 10-year median of 31.91 and 50.1% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Taylor Devices' overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Taylor Devices (TAYD), the current Gross Margin % is 40.20% as of Feb. 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 Taylor Devices (TAYD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Taylor Devices stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.26 is trading 34.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $46.31.
GuruFocus considers Taylor Devices to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TAYD:
Gross Margin %: 40.20% (26% above median its 10-year median of 31.91)
GF Value™: $46.31 vs. price of $62.26 (34.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.1% above the Industrial Products median (#440 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TAYD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Taylor Devices Inc is involved in the design, development, manufacture, and marketing of shock absorption, rate control, and energy storage devices for use in various types of machinery, equipment, and structures. The company's product line includes Seismic dampers, Fluidicshoks, Crane and industrial buffers, Self-adjusting shock absorbers, Liquid die springs, and Vibration Dampers. Its products are generally used to absorb, control, or mitigate the motion of masses caused by earthquakes or explosions. The company markets its products to various industries such as industrial, steel mills, buildings, bridges, aerospace, defense, and automotive industries.
92GF Score
Get the complete analysis for TAYD
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
TAYD has been successfully added to your 
