Sds OpticWAR:SDS -6.50%21 Gross Margin % is 464.29% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:SDS with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 805 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Sds Optic ranks better than 99.25% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Sds Optic's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.33 Mil. Sds Optic's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was zł0.07 Mil. Therefore, Sds Optic's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 464.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sds Optic's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:SDS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -14140 Med: -130.64 Max: 83700
Current: 231.11
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sds Optic was 83700.00%. The lowest was -14140.00%. And the median was -130.64%.
WAR:SDS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 99.25% of 805
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 51.94
vs WAR:SDS: 231.11
Sds Optic had a gross margin of 464.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sds Optic was 0.00% per year.
Sds Optic (WAR:SDS) 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
Sds Optic had a gross margin of 464.29% 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.
Sds Optic Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sds Optic Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sds Optic'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:SDS vs ABT, SYK, MDT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Devices subindustry, Sds Optic'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.
Sds Optic Gross Margin % vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Sds Optic's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sds Optic'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.
Sds Optic (WAR:SDS) has a Gross Margin % of 464.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sds Optic and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sds Optic ranks #6 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 0.7%.
Is Sds Optic's Gross Margin % too high?
Sds Optic's current Gross Margin % is 464.29%. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Sds Optic's value of 464.29% is 793.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sds Optic ranks #6 out of 805 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sds Optic has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sds Optic's Gross Margin % compare to ABT and SYK?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Sds Optic ranks #6 out of 805 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sds Optic in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 51.94. Sds Optic's value of 464.29% is 793.9% above this benchmark. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Gross Margin % among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 51.94, based on 805 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. Sds Optic's current Gross Margin % of 464.29% is 793.9% 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 Sds Optic and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Gross Margin % is 51.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sds Optic's current Gross Margin % is 464.29%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sds Optic stock overvalued right now?
Sds Optic (WAR:SDS) has a current Gross Margin % of 464.29%. The current Gross Margin % is 464.29% and 793.9% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 51.94. Sds Optic's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Sds Optic (WAR:SDS), the current Gross Margin % is 464.29% 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.
Sds Optic SA is engaged in developing and creating solutions on the borderline of biochemistry, engineering and fiber optic technologies, used in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The company has designed an Opto-biological methodology that allows for instant cellular processes studies including in-vivo cancer diagnosis with single-cell resolution. The company is also focused on manufacturing Optoelectronics.
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