AplisensWAR:APN +0.54%76 Gross Margin % is 36.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 35.14. GuruFocus rates WAR:APN with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of zł19.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Aplisens ranks better than 68.46% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aplisens's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł13.0 Mil. Aplisens's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł35.3 Mil. Therefore, Aplisens's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 36.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aplisens's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:APN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.46 Med: 35.14 Max: 41.71
Current: 34.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aplisens was 41.71%. The lowest was 32.46%. And the median was 35.14%.
WAR:APN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.46% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs WAR:APN: 34.39
Aplisens had a gross margin of 36.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aplisens was 1.00% per year.
Aplisens (WAR:APN) 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
Aplisens had a gross margin of 36.73% 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.
Aplisens Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aplisens Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aplisens'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.
WAR:APN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Aplisens'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.
Aplisens Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Aplisens's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aplisens'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.
Aplisens (WAR:APN) has a Gross Margin % of 36.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aplisens and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 35.14. Over the past decade, Aplisens' Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.46 to 41.71. According to the industry distribution chart, Aplisens ranks #774 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Aplisens' Gross Margin % too high?
Aplisens' current Gross Margin % of 36.73% is near median its 10-year median of 35.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.46 to a high of 41.71. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Aplisens' value of 36.73% is 49.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aplisens ranks #774 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aplisens has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aplisens' Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Aplisens ranks #774 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aplisens in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Aplisens' value of 36.73% is 49.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Aplisens' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.46 to 41.71 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.14 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Aplisens 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Aplisens's current Gross Margin % of 36.73% is 49.5% 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 Aplisens and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aplisens's current Gross Margin % is 36.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 35.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aplisens stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplisens (WAR:APN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł19.03, compared to a current price of zł18.60 — trading 2.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 35.14 and 49.5% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Aplisens' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 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 Aplisens (WAR:APN), the current Gross Margin % is 36.73% 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 Aplisens (WAR:APN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aplisens stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł18.60 is trading 2.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł19.03.
GuruFocus considers Aplisens to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:APN:
Gross Margin %: 36.73% (near median its 10-year median of 35.14)
GF Value™: zł19.03 vs. price of zł18.60 (2.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% above the Hardware median (#774 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:APN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aplisens SA is engaged in manufacturing of measuring instruments. It focuses on electronic pressure and differential pressure measurement technology. The company's products include differential pressure transmitters, hydrostatic level probes, level transmitters, valves, digital indicators and power supplies.
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