Creotech InstrumentsWAR:CRI -0.55%72 Gross Margin % is 96.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 76.64. GuruFocus rates WAR:CRI with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of zł752.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, Creotech Instruments ranks better than 98.83% on this metric.
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
Creotech Instruments had a gross margin of 96.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Creotech Instruments Gross Margin % Related Terms
Creotech Instruments Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creotech Instruments'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 Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Creotech Instruments'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.
Creotech Instruments Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Creotech Instruments's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creotech Instruments'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.
Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI) has a Gross Margin % of 96.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Creotech Instruments and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 76.64. Over the past decade, Creotech Instruments' Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.15 to 100.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #4 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 1.2%.
Is Creotech Instruments' Gross Margin % too high?
Creotech Instruments' current Gross Margin % of 96.16% is 25% above median its 10-year median of 76.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 51.15 to a high of 100.26. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Creotech Instruments' value of 96.16% is 260.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #4 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creotech Instruments has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creotech Instruments' Gross Margin % compare to GE and RTX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Creotech Instruments ranks #4 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Creotech Instruments in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. Creotech Instruments' value of 96.16% is 260.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Creotech Instruments' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 51.15 to 100.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.64 vs. the industry median of 26.65, Creotech Instruments 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. Creotech Instruments's current Gross Margin % of 96.16% is 260.8% 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 Creotech Instruments and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creotech Instruments's current Gross Margin % is 96.16%, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 76.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creotech Instruments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł752.35, compared to a current price of zł723.00 — trading 3.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 96.16%, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 76.64 and 260.8% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. Creotech Instruments' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI), the current Gross Margin % is 96.16% 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 Creotech Instruments (WAR:CRI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creotech Instruments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of zł723.00 is trading 3.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of zł752.35.
GuruFocus considers Creotech Instruments to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:CRI:
Gross Margin %: 96.16% (25% above median its 10-year median of 76.64)
GF Value™: zł752.35 vs. price of zł723.00 (3.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 260.8% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#4 of 342)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:CRI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creotech Instruments SA is a provider of advanced space technologies, specialized electronics, and hardware with global applications in areas such as quantum computers, quantum cryptography, quantum physics, and high energy physics laboratories. Its five primary business segments are: NewSpace dedicated to developing a satellite platform and its components; Earth Observation dedicated to developing Earth Observation systems and UAV technology (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle); Science dedicated to developing specialized electronics and components for quantum computers and time synchronization systems; Production dedicated to the manufacture of electronics; ESA Projects dedicated chiefly to projects carried in partnership with or/and commissioned by the European Space Agency (ESA).
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