Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) Gross Profit: CHF183.3 Mil (TTM As of Jun. 2026)

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XSWX:COTN Comet Holding AG XSWX:COTN
81 GF Score
Price CHF367.40
GF Value CHF291.54
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Comet Holding AG Gross Profit?

Comet Holding AG XSWX:COTN -0.92% 81 Gross Profit is CHF183.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:COTN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF291.54 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Comet Holding AG's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF99.4 Mil. Comet Holding AG's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF183.3 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Comet Holding AG's gross profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF99.4 Mil. Comet Holding AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF239.8 Mil. Therefore, Comet Holding AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 41.43%.

Comet Holding AG had a gross margin of 41.43% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Comet Holding AG was 44.62%. The lowest was 38.00%. And the median was 40.71%.


Comet Holding AG  (XSWX:COTN) Gross Profit 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

Comet Holding AG had a gross margin of 41.43% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


Comet Holding AG Gross Profit Related Terms


Comet Holding AG Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit 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.

Comet Holding AG Gross Profit Chart

Comet Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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Comet Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
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XSWX:COTN vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.


Comet Holding AG Gross Profit vs Hardware Industry

For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit falls into.


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Comet Holding AG Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=457.044 - 283.367
=173.7

Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=239.834 - 140.472
=99.4

Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF183.3 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Comet Holding AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=99.4 / 239.834
=41.43 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of CHF183.3 Mil mean?
Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) has a Gross Profit of CHF183.3 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Comet Holding AG and its competitors.
Is Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit too high?
Comet Holding AG's current Gross Profit is CHF183.3 Mil. Overall, Comet Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit compare to COHR and KEYS?
Comet Holding AG's Gross Profit of CHF183.3 Mil can be compared against companies in the Hardware industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Hardware company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Hardware industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Comet Holding AG and its competitors. Comet Holding AG's current Gross Profit is CHF183.3 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comet Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF291.54, compared to a current price of CHF367.40 — trading 26% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF183.3 Mil. Comet Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN), the current Gross Profit is CHF183.3 Mil as of Jun. 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 Comet Holding AG (XSWX:COTN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comet Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF367.40 is trading 26% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF291.54. GuruFocus considers Comet Holding AG to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:COTN:

  • Gross Profit: CHF183.3 Mil
  • GF Value™: CHF291.54 vs. price of CHF367.40 (26% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:COTN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Comet Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges COTNz:UK0ROQ:UKEZP1:Germany
Address Herrengasse 10, Postfach 141, Flamatt, CHE, 3175
Comet Holding AG is a vendor of X-ray, radio frequency (RF) power, and e-beam technology. It markets its systems and services under the Comet, Yxlon, and ebeam brands. Yxlon x-ray systems for non-destructive testing are supplied to end customers in the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and energy sectors. Under the Comet brand, the group builds components and modules such as x-ray sources, vacuum capacitors, RF generators, and impedance matching networks, marketed to manufacturers in the automotive, aerospace, semiconductor, and solar industries, as well as the security sector. The Group has three operating divisions: Plasma Control Technologies (PCT), X-Ray Systems (IXS), and Industrial X-Ray Modules (IXM).
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