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STG InternationalXTAE:STG +1.53%29 Gross Margin % is 24.70% as of Dec. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 29.99. GuruFocus rates XTAE:STG with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, STG International ranks better than 59.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for STG International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTAE:STG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.82 Med: 29.99 Max: 30.08
Current: 29.82
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of STG International was 30.08%. The lowest was 29.82%. And the median was 29.99%.
XTAE:STG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.58% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.5
vs XTAE:STG: 29.82
STG International had a gross margin of 24.70% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for STG International was 0.00% per year.
STG International (XTAE:STG) 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
STG International had a gross margin of 24.70% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
STG International Gross Margin % Related Terms
STG International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for STG International'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.
STG International Gross Margin % Chart
STG International Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
30.08
29.99
29.82
STG International Semi-Annual Data
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
Gross Margin %
28.27
31.70
33.70
24.70
XTAE:STG vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, STG International'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.
STG International Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, STG International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where STG International'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.
STG International (XTAE:STG) has a Gross Margin % of 24.70% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on STG International and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 29.99. Over the past decade, STG International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.82 to 30.08. According to the industry distribution chart, STG International ranks #992 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 40.4%.
Is STG International's Gross Margin % too high?
STG International's current Gross Margin % of 24.70% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 29.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.82 to a high of 30.08. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. STG International's value of 24.70% is 0.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, STG International ranks #992 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, STG International has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does STG International's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, STG International ranks #992 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts STG International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.50. STG International's value of 24.70% is 0.8% above this benchmark. Historically, STG International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.82 to 30.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.99 vs. the industry median of 24.50, STG International 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 24.50, 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. STG International's current Gross Margin % of 24.70% is 0.8% 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 STG International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. STG International's current Gross Margin % is 24.70%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 29.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is STG International stock overvalued right now?
STG International (XTAE:STG) has a current Gross Margin % of 24.70%. The current Gross Margin % is 24.70%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 29.99 and 0.8% above the Hardware industry median of 24.50. STG International's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 3 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 STG International (XTAE:STG), the current Gross Margin % is 24.70% 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.
STG International Ltd is a reseller of electronic components, equipments and systems in Israel. It distributes electronic components. The Company's products include Passive components, RF and MW components, Electro-Mech components, semiconductors, cooling, power, motion components, and environmental test components, among others. It is expertise in the fields of Defence, Communications, Security, Medical, Industrial and Semiconductor industries.
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