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Trio-Tech InternationalTRT -3.63%56 Gross Margin % is 15.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 38% below its 10-year median of 25.09. GuruFocus rates TRT with a GF Score™ of 56/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.01 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,012 Semiconductors companies, Trio-Tech International ranks worse than 74.31% on this metric.
Trio-Tech International (AMEX:TRT) 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
Trio-Tech International had a gross margin of 15.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Trio-Tech International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Trio-Tech International Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
TRT vs SODI, GSTX, SCIA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, Trio-Tech 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.
Trio-Tech International Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Trio-Tech International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trio-Tech 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.
Trio-Tech International (TRT) has a Gross Margin % of 15.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Trio-Tech International and its competitors. This is 38% below median its historical median of 25.09. Over the past decade, Trio-Tech International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.60 to 27.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Trio-Tech International ranks #752 out of 1012 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 74.3%.
Is Trio-Tech International's Gross Margin % too high?
Trio-Tech International's current Gross Margin % of 15.47% is 38% below median its 10-year median of 25.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.60 to a high of 27.06. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 30.25. Trio-Tech International's value of 15.47% is 48.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trio-Tech International ranks #752 out of 1012 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Trio-Tech International has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trio-Tech International's Gross Margin % compare to SODI and GSTX?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Trio-Tech International ranks #752 out of 1012 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Trio-Tech International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.25. Trio-Tech International's value of 15.47% is 48.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Trio-Tech International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.60 to 27.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.09 vs. the industry median of 30.25, Trio-Tech International 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 30.25, based on 1,012 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. Trio-Tech International's current Gross Margin % of 15.47% is 48.9% 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 Trio-Tech International and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Trio-Tech International's current Gross Margin % is 15.47%, which is 38% below median its own 10-year median of 25.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trio-Tech International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trio-Tech International (TRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.01, compared to a current price of $10.10 — trading 151.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.47%, which is 38% below median its 10-year median of 25.09 and 48.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 30.25. Trio-Tech International's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 Trio-Tech International (TRT), the current Gross Margin % is 15.47% 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 Trio-Tech International (TRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trio-Tech International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.10 is trading 151.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.01.
GuruFocus considers Trio-Tech International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TRT:
Gross Margin %: 15.47% (38% below median its 10-year median of 25.09)
GF Value™: $4.01 vs. price of $10.10 (151.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% below the Semiconductors median (#752 of 1012)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trio-Tech International is a provider of reliability test equipment and services to the semiconductor and other industries. Its customers are from automotive electronics, industrial electronics, computing and data storage, consumer electronics, and communication markets. The company operated its business in two segments: Semiconductor Back-end Solutions and Industrial Electronics. Geographically, the company operates in the United States (U.S), Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and China.
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