BPC Instruments ABXSAT:BPCINS -4.37%69 Gross Margin % is 77.26% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 75.32. GuruFocus rates XSAT:BPCINS with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of kr38.22 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, BPC Instruments AB ranks better than 97.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for BPC Instruments AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSAT:BPCINS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.72 Med: 75.32 Max: 75.89
Current: 74.14
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of BPC Instruments AB was 75.89%. The lowest was 71.72%. And the median was 75.32%.
XSAT:BPCINS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 97.64% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs XSAT:BPCINS: 74.14
BPC Instruments AB had a gross margin of 77.26% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BPC Instruments AB was 0.00% per year.
BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) 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
BPC Instruments AB had a gross margin of 77.26% 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.
BPC Instruments AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
BPC Instruments AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BPC Instruments AB'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.
XSAT:BPCINS vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, BPC Instruments AB'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.
BPC Instruments AB Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, BPC Instruments AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BPC Instruments AB'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.
BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) has a Gross Margin % of 77.26% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BPC Instruments AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.32. Over the past decade, BPC Instruments AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.72 to 75.89. According to the industry distribution chart, BPC Instruments AB ranks #58 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 2.4%.
Is BPC Instruments AB's Gross Margin % too high?
BPC Instruments AB's current Gross Margin % of 77.26% is near median its 10-year median of 75.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.72 to a high of 75.89. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. BPC Instruments AB's value of 77.26% is 215.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BPC Instruments AB ranks #58 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BPC Instruments AB has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BPC Instruments AB's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, BPC Instruments AB ranks #58 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BPC Instruments AB in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. BPC Instruments AB's value of 77.26% is 215.1% above this benchmark. Historically, BPC Instruments AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.72 to 75.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.32 vs. the industry median of 24.52, BPC Instruments AB 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 24.52, based on 2,453 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. BPC Instruments AB's current Gross Margin % of 77.26% is 215.1% 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 BPC Instruments AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BPC Instruments AB's current Gross Margin % is 77.26%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BPC Instruments AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr38.22, compared to a current price of kr16.40 — trading 57.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.26%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.32 and 215.1% above the Hardware industry median of 24.52. BPC Instruments AB's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS), the current Gross Margin % is 77.26% 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 BPC Instruments AB (XSAT:BPCINS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BPC Instruments AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr16.40 is trading 57.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr38.22.
GuruFocus considers BPC Instruments AB to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSAT:BPCINS:
Gross Margin %: 77.26% (near median its 10-year median of 75.32)
GF Value™: kr38.22 vs. price of kr16.40 (57.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 215.1% above the Hardware median (#58 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSAT:BPCINS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BPC Instruments AB offers instruments for measuring ultra-low gas volume and flow rate. Many biotechnological processes, such as biogas production, are performed by microorganisms. The company develops and sells automated analytical apparatuses that analyze these reactions. The segments of the company are: Biogas; Biodegradability; Animal nutrition; and Others. Geographically, the company operates in Asia-Pacific, EMEA, China, USA, and Scandinavia.
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