Inficon Holding AGXSWX:IFCN -1.93%90 Gross Margin % is 43.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 47.58. GuruFocus rates XSWX:IFCN with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF106.21 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Inficon Holding AG ranks better than 82.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Inficon Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:IFCN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.89 Med: 47.58 Max: 50.46
Current: 44.91
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Inficon Holding AG was 50.46%. The lowest was 44.89%. And the median was 47.58%.
XSWX:IFCN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 82.84% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs XSWX:IFCN: 44.91
Inficon Holding AG had a gross margin of 43.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Inficon Holding AG was -0.90% per year.
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) 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
Inficon Holding AG had a gross margin of 43.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Inficon Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Inficon Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Inficon Holding AG'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.
XSWX:IFCN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Inficon Holding AG'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.
Inficon Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Inficon Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Inficon Holding AG'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.
Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) has a Gross Margin % of 43.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Inficon Holding AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.58. Over the past decade, Inficon Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.89 to 50.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #421 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.2%.
Is Inficon Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Inficon Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 43.71% is near median its 10-year median of 47.58. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.89 to a high of 50.46. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Inficon Holding AG's value of 43.71% is 77.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #421 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Inficon Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Inficon Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Inficon Holding AG ranks #421 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Inficon Holding AG in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Inficon Holding AG's value of 43.71% is 77.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Inficon Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.89 to 50.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.58 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Inficon Holding AG 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. Inficon Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 43.71% is 77.9% 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 Inficon Holding AG 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. Inficon Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 43.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Inficon Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF106.21, compared to a current price of CHF172.60 — trading 62.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.58 and 77.9% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Inficon Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 8 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN), the current Gross Margin % is 43.71% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Inficon Holding AG (XSWX:IFCN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Inficon Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF172.60 is trading 62.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF106.21.
GuruFocus considers Inficon Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:IFCN:
Gross Margin %: 43.71% (near median its 10-year median of 47.58)
GF Value™: CHF106.21 vs. price of CHF172.60 (62.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.9% above the Hardware median (#421 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:IFCN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Inficon Holding AG operates in the technology sector in Switzerland. It caters to the scientific equipment industry by offering products that find their use in various industrial applications such as air conditioning, automotive manufacturing, the manufacture of LEDs, semiconductors, and optical and solar devices. Its main products are leak detectors and gauges, which help reduce the harmful effects of gases on the environment and reduce energy consumption. The other products in its portfolio comprise chemical detectors, electron beam gun control, mass spectrometers, gas concentration monitors, vacuum gauge controllers and cables, and vacuum transmitters. China drives maximum product sales, with the rest from Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, and other regions.
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