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The historical rank and industry rank for SATO Technologies's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:SATO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.8 Med: 21.95 Max: 29.45
Current: -3.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of SATO Technologies was 29.45%. The lowest was -3.80%. And the median was 21.95%.
TSXV:SATO's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 91.13% of 620
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.87
vs TSXV:SATO: -3.80
SATO Technologies had a gross margin of -41.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SATO Technologies was 0.00% per year.
SATO Technologies (TSXV:SATO) 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
SATO Technologies had a gross margin of -41.79% 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.
SATO Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
SATO Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SATO 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.
TSXV:SATO vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, SATO 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.
SATO Technologies Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, SATO Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SATO 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.
SATO Technologies (TSXV:SATO) has a Gross Margin % of -41.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SATO Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SATO Technologies ranks #565 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 91.1%.
Is SATO Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
SATO Technologies' current Gross Margin % is -41.79%. Based on the distribution chart, SATO Technologies ranks #565 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SATO Technologies has a GF Score™ of 25/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SATO Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, SATO Technologies ranks #565 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SATO Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.87. 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.87, based on 620 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. 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 SATO Technologies and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SATO Technologies's current Gross Margin % is -41.79%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SATO Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SATO Technologies (TSXV:SATO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.23, compared to a current price of C$0.14 — trading 39.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -41.79%. SATO Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 with 5 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 SATO Technologies (TSXV:SATO), the current Gross Margin % is -41.79% 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 SATO Technologies (TSXV:SATO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SATO Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$0.14 is trading 39.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.23.
GuruFocus considers SATO Technologies to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:SATO:
Gross Margin %: -41.79%
GF Value™: C$0.23 vs. price of C$0.14 (39.1% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:SATO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SATO Technologies Corp is engaged in the business of utilizing specialized equipment to solve complex computational problems to validate transactions on the bitcoin blockchain. The Group receives digital assets in return for computing power and is engaged in the cryptocurrency mining industry. There is only one operating segment being provider of compute power for Bitcoin Mining.
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