VolexVLXGF -1.74%88 Gross Margin % is 22.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 21.58. GuruFocus rates VLXGF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Volex ranks worse than 60.51% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Volex's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $151 Mil. Volex's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $659 Mil. Therefore, Volex's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Volex's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
VLXGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 13.25 Med: 21.58 Max: 23.44
Current: 23.04
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Volex was 23.44%. The lowest was 13.25%. And the median was 21.58%.
VLXGF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60.51% of 2998
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.82
vs VLXGF: 23.04
Volex had a gross margin of 22.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Volex was 0.20% per year.
Volex (OTCPK:VLXGF) 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
Volex had a gross margin of 22.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Volex Gross Margin % Related Terms
Volex Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Volex'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Volex'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.
Volex Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Volex's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Volex'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.
Volex (VLXGF) has a Gross Margin % of 22.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Volex and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 21.58. Over the past decade, Volex's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.25 to 23.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Volex ranks #1814 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 60.5%.
Is Volex's Gross Margin % too high?
Volex's current Gross Margin % of 22.98% is near median its 10-year median of 21.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.25 to a high of 23.44. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Volex's value of 22.98% is 14.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Volex ranks #1814 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Volex has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Volex's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Volex ranks #1814 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Volex in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.82. Volex's value of 22.98% is 14.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Volex's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.25 to 23.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.58 vs. the industry median of 26.82, Volex 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 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. Volex's current Gross Margin % of 22.98% is 14.3% 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 Volex 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. Volex's current Gross Margin % is 22.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 21.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Volex stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volex (VLXGF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.40, compared to a current price of $7.08 — trading 31% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 21.58 and 14.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.82. Volex's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 2 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 Volex (VLXGF), the current Gross Margin % is 22.98% 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 Volex (VLXGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Volex stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.08 is trading 31% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.40.
GuruFocus considers Volex to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VLXGF:
Gross Margin %: 22.98% (near median its 10-year median of 21.58)
GF Value™: $5.40 vs. price of $7.08 (31% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% below the Industrial Products median (#1814 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VLXGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Volex PLC is a manufacturer and supplier of power and data cables. The company's product offerings include power cords, plugs, connectors, consumer cable harnesses, and data center power cables among others. It is also engaged in providing electric vehicle charging solutions, and integrated manufacturing services serving various industries such as consumer electronics, medical equipment, data centers, telecommunications, industrial robotics, and the automotive industry. The company's geographical segments are North America which generates maximum revenue, Asia, and Europe.
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