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Planet Image InternationalYIBO -0.21%28 Gross Margin % is 26.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 26% below its 10-year median of 36.47. GuruFocus rates YIBO with a GF Score™ of 28/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Planet Image International ranks better than 58.87% on this metric.
Planet Image International (NAS:YIBO) 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
Planet Image International had a gross margin of 26.85% 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.
Planet Image International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Planet Image International 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.
YIBO vs TACT, MCRP, UAVS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Planet Image 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.
Planet Image International Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Planet Image International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Planet Image 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.
Planet Image International (YIBO) has a Gross Margin % of 26.85% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Planet Image International and its competitors. This is 26% below median its historical median of 36.47. Over the past decade, Planet Image International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.43 to 40.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Planet Image International ranks #1009 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is Planet Image International's Gross Margin % too high?
Planet Image International's current Gross Margin % of 26.85% is 26% below median its 10-year median of 36.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.43 to a high of 40.77. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Planet Image International's value of 26.85% is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Planet Image International ranks #1009 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Planet Image International has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Planet Image International's Gross Margin % compare to TACT and MCRP?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Planet Image International ranks #1009 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Planet Image International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.49. Planet Image International's value of 26.85% is 9.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Planet Image International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.43 to 40.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.47 vs. the industry median of 24.49, Planet Image 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 24.49, 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. Planet Image International's current Gross Margin % of 26.85% is 9.6% 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 Planet Image International and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Planet Image International's current Gross Margin % is 26.85%, which is 26% below median its own 10-year median of 36.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Planet Image International stock overvalued right now?
Planet Image International (YIBO) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.85%. The current Gross Margin % is 26.85%, which is 26% below median its 10-year median of 36.47 and 9.6% above the Hardware industry median of 24.49. Planet Image International's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 Planet Image International (YIBO), the current Gross Margin % is 26.85% 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.
Planet Image International Ltd is engaged in manufacturing and selling compatible toner cartridges. It develops and manufactures toner cartridges that are compatible with, and can be used in, a wide range of commonly available models of laser printers from different manufacturers, or compatible toner cartridges, on a white-label or third-party brand basis, or under its self-owned brands. The company also sells its branded products through online sales channels under four brands: TrueImage, CoolToner, AZtech, and Toner Bank. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from North America, followed by Europe, Asia, and other markets.
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