WISeKey International HoldingXSWX:WIHN -2.68%37 Gross Margin % is 52.60% as of Dec. 2025, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 42.31. GuruFocus rates XSWX:WIHN with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF3.71 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, WISeKey International Holding ranks better than 80.42% on this metric.
WISeKey International Holding (XSWX:WIHN) 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
WISeKey International Holding had a gross margin of 52.60% 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.
WISeKey International Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
WISeKey International Holding Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
WISeKey International Holding Gross Margin % Chart
XSWX:WIHN vs NVDA, AVGO, MU: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductors subindustry, WISeKey International Holding'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.
WISeKey International Holding Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, WISeKey International Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WISeKey International Holding'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.
WISeKey International Holding (XSWX:WIHN) has a Gross Margin % of 52.60% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on WISeKey International Holding and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 42.31. Over the past decade, WISeKey International Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.15 to 47.90. According to the industry distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #198 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is WISeKey International Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
WISeKey International Holding's current Gross Margin % of 52.60% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 42.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 36.15 to a high of 47.90. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. WISeKey International Holding's value of 52.60% is 77.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #198 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WISeKey International Holding has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WISeKey International Holding's Gross Margin % compare to NVDA and AVGO?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, WISeKey International Holding ranks #198 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places WISeKey International Holding in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. WISeKey International Holding's value of 52.60% is 77.6% above this benchmark. Historically, WISeKey International Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 36.15 to 47.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.31 vs. the industry median of 29.61, WISeKey International Holding 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. WISeKey International Holding's current Gross Margin % of 52.60% is 77.6% 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 WISeKey International Holding and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WISeKey International Holding's current Gross Margin % is 52.60%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 42.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WISeKey International Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WISeKey International Holding (XSWX:WIHN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.71, compared to a current price of CHF11.60 — trading 212.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 52.60%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 42.31 and 77.6% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. WISeKey International Holding's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 WISeKey International Holding (XSWX:WIHN), the current Gross Margin % is 52.60% 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 WISeKey International Holding (XSWX:WIHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, WISeKey International Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF11.60 is trading 212.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.71.
GuruFocus considers WISeKey International Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:WIHN:
Gross Margin %: 52.60% (24% above median its 10-year median of 42.31)
GF Value™: CHF3.71 vs. price of CHF11.60 (212.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 77.6% above the Semiconductors median (#198 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:WIHN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
WISeKey International Holding Business Description
WISeKey International Holding Ltd at the forefront of authentication and cybersecurity technology. It develops, markets, hosts, and supports a range of solutions that enable the secure digital identification and communication of people, content, and objects, by generating digital identities that enable its clients to monetize their existing user bases and, at the same time, expand their own eco-system securely by ensuring only authenticated objects and people can connect. The WISeKey Group operates through five core verticals: SEALSQ, WISeSat, SEALCOIN, WISeID, & WISe.ART. It has two business segments. Semiconductors & ASICs. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Semiconductors segment.
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