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Scope Metals GroupXTAE:SCOP -4.51%76 Gross Margin % is 30.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 31.91. GuruFocus rates XTAE:SCOP with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₪159.08 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 155 Industrial Distribution companies, Scope Metals Group ranks better than 67.1% on this metric.
Scope Metals Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Scope Metals Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:SCOP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.22 Med: 31.91 Max: 39.87
Current: 30.7
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Scope Metals Group was 39.87%. The lowest was 26.22%. And the median was 31.91%.
XTAE:SCOP's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.1% of 155
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs XTAE:SCOP: 30.70
Scope Metals Group had a gross margin of 30.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Scope Metals Group was -1.70% per year.
Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) 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
Scope Metals Group had a gross margin of 30.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Scope Metals Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Scope Metals Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Scope Metals Group'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.
XTAE:SCOP vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Scope Metals Group'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.
Scope Metals Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Scope Metals Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Scope Metals Group'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.
Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) has a Gross Margin % of 30.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Scope Metals Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 31.91. Over the past decade, Scope Metals Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.22 to 39.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Scope Metals Group ranks #51 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 32.9%.
Is Scope Metals Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Scope Metals Group's current Gross Margin % of 30.41% is near median its 10-year median of 31.91. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.22 to a high of 39.87. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Scope Metals Group's value of 30.41% is 24.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Scope Metals Group ranks #51 out of 155 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Scope Metals Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Scope Metals Group's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Scope Metals Group ranks #51 out of 155 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Scope Metals Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Scope Metals Group's value of 30.41% is 24.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Scope Metals Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.22 to 39.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.91 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Scope Metals Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 155 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. Scope Metals Group's current Gross Margin % of 30.41% is 24.9% 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 Scope Metals Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Scope Metals Group's current Gross Margin % is 30.41%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 31.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Scope Metals Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₪159.08, compared to a current price of ₪288.00 — trading 81% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.41%, which is near median its 10-year median of 31.91 and 24.9% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Scope Metals Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 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 Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP), the current Gross Margin % is 30.41% 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 Scope Metals Group (XTAE:SCOP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Scope Metals Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₪288.00 is trading 81% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₪159.08.
GuruFocus considers Scope Metals Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTAE:SCOP:
Gross Margin %: 30.41% (near median its 10-year median of 31.91)
GF Value™: ₪159.08 vs. price of ₪288.00 (81% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% above the Industrial Distribution median (#51 of 155)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTAE:SCOP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Scope Metals Group Ltd operates as a one-stop shop on a Just-In-Time delivery basis. The company supplies stainless steel, aluminum, magnesium, steel and steel alloys, plastics, nickel alloys, brass, bronze, copper, lead and titanium. It offers its products to different industries from food processing and pharmaceuticals, energy, water, chemicals and petrochemicals, fertilizers, aerospace and aviation, machining, military, elevators and construction, solar energy, infrastructure to microelectronics, high tech and more.
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