York Space SystemsYSS +7.67%12 Gross Margin % is 19.04% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 19.54. GuruFocus rates YSS with a GF Score™ of 12/100. Among 342 Aerospace & Defense companies, York Space Systems ranks worse than 67.25% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for York Space Systems's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
YSS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 12.79 Med: 19.54 Max: 23.06
Current: 19.49
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of York Space Systems was 23.06%. The lowest was 12.79%. And the median was 19.54%.
YSS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.25% of 342
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.65
vs YSS: 19.49
York Space Systems had a gross margin of 19.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for York Space Systems was 0.00% per year.
York Space Systems (NYSE:YSS) 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
York Space Systems had a gross margin of 19.04% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
York Space Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
York Space Systems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for York Space Systems'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.
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, York Space Systems'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.
York Space Systems Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, York Space Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where York Space Systems'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.
York Space Systems (YSS) has a Gross Margin % of 19.04% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on York Space Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.54. Over the past decade, York Space Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.79 to 23.06. According to the industry distribution chart, York Space Systems ranks #230 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 67.3%.
Is York Space Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
York Space Systems' current Gross Margin % of 19.04% is near median its 10-year median of 19.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.79 to a high of 23.06. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. York Space Systems' value of 19.04% is 28.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, York Space Systems ranks #230 out of 342 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, York Space Systems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does York Space Systems' Gross Margin % compare to BETA and AIR?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, York Space Systems ranks #230 out of 342 companies for Gross Margin %. This places York Space Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.65. York Space Systems' value of 19.04% is 28.6% below this benchmark. Historically, York Space Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.79 to 23.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.54 vs. the industry median of 26.65, York Space Systems has consistently been below 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.65, based on 342 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. York Space Systems's current Gross Margin % of 19.04% is 28.6% below 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 York Space Systems and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.65 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. York Space Systems's current Gross Margin % is 19.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is York Space Systems stock overvalued right now?
York Space Systems (YSS) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.04%. The current Gross Margin % is 19.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.54 and 28.6% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.65. York Space Systems' overall GF Score™ is 12/100. 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 York Space Systems (YSS), the current Gross Margin % is 19.04% 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.
York Space Systems Inc is a U.S.-based space and defense company that provides mission-related solutions for national security, government, and commercial customers. The company develops its own hardware and software, offering capabilities intended to support customer requirements across various elements of the space mission lifecycle. It offers mission solutions across several complementary product categories: Components, Subsystems, Spacecraft Platforms, Ground Operation, Global Downlink, and Software-Enabled Services. The company derives the majority of revenue from long-term firm-fixed-price (FFP) production contracts for the design of small satellites, launch services, and ground services with both U.S. federal government-controlled agencies and domestic commercial customers.
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