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Fine DigitalXKRX:038950 -0.50%54 Gross Margin % is 25.11% as of Jun. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 33.56. GuruFocus rates XKRX:038950 with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩2,941.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Fine Digital ranks better than 61.25% on this metric.
Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) 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
Fine Digital had a gross margin of 25.11% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Fine Digital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fine Digital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fine Digital'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.
XKRX:038950 vs CSCO, MSI, LITE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Fine Digital'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.
Fine Digital Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Fine Digital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fine Digital'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.
Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) has a Gross Margin % of 25.11% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fine Digital and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 33.56. Over the past decade, Fine Digital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.85 to 35.92. According to the industry distribution chart, Fine Digital ranks #951 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is Fine Digital's Gross Margin % too high?
Fine Digital's current Gross Margin % of 25.11% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 33.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.85 to a high of 35.92. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.89. Fine Digital's value of 25.11% is 0.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fine Digital ranks #951 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fine Digital has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fine Digital's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Fine Digital ranks #951 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Fine Digital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.89. Fine Digital's value of 25.11% is 0.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Fine Digital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.85 to 35.92 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.56 vs. the industry median of 24.89, Fine Digital 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 24.89, 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. Fine Digital's current Gross Margin % of 25.11% is 0.9% 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 Fine Digital and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fine Digital's current Gross Margin % is 25.11%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 33.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fine Digital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩2,941.14, compared to a current price of ₩3,005.00 — trading 2.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.11%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 33.56 and 0.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.89. Fine Digital's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Fine Digital (XKRX:038950), the current Gross Margin % is 25.11% as of Jun. 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 Fine Digital (XKRX:038950) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fine Digital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₩3,005.00 is trading 2.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₩2,941.14.
GuruFocus considers Fine Digital to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:038950:
Gross Margin %: 25.11% (25% below median its 10-year median of 33.56)
GF Value™: ₩2,941.14 vs. price of ₩3,005.00 (2.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% above the Hardware median (#951 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:038950 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fine Digital Inc engages in the manufacture and sale of navigation systems and dashcams, and also operates a building rental business. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Navigation black box, abd golf rangefinder sector.
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