MASS (908 Devices) Profitability Rank: 2 (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median

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MASS 908 Devices Inc MASS
74 GF Score
Price $7.14
GF Value $7.03
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is 908 Devices Profitability Rank?

908 Devices MASS +0.56% 74 Profitability Rank is 2 as of Mar. 2026, which is at its 10-year median of 2.00. GuruFocus rates MASS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.03 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

908 Devices has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

908 Devices's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -48.60%. As of today, 908 Devices's Piotroski F-Score is 3.


908 Devices Profitability Rank Related Terms


MASS vs ELMD, CATX, SGHT: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Medical Devices subindustry, 908 Devices's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


908 Devices Profitability Rank vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry

For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, 908 Devices's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where 908 Devices's Profitability Rank falls into.


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908 Devices Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

908 Devices has the Profitability Rank of 2. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

908 Devices's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-6.503 / 13.381
=-48.60 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

Warning Sign:

Piotroski F-Score of 3 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

908 Devices has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

908 Devices Inc operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -13.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 2 mean?
908 Devices (MASS) has a Profitability Rank of 2 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on 908 Devices and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 2.00. Over the past decade, 908 Devices' Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00.
Is 908 Devices' Profitability Rank too high?
908 Devices' current Profitability Rank of 2 is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 3.00. Overall, 908 Devices has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 908 Devices' Profitability Rank compare to ELMD and CATX?
908 Devices' Profitability Rank of 2 can be compared against companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry. Historically, 908 Devices' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 3.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Medical Devices & Instruments industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on 908 Devices and its competitors. 908 Devices's current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its own 10-year median of 2.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 908 Devices stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 908 Devices (MASS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.03, compared to a current price of $7.14 — trading 1.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 2, which is near median its 10-year median of 2.00. 908 Devices' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For 908 Devices (MASS), the current Profitability Rank is 2 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 908 Devices (MASS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 908 Devices stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $7.14 is trading 1.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.03. GuruFocus considers 908 Devices to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for MASS:

  • Profitability Rank: 2 (near median its 10-year median of 2.00)
  • GF Value™: $7.03 vs. price of $7.14 (1.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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


908 Devices Business Description

Address 44 3rd Avenue, Burlington, MA, USA, 01803
908 Devices Inc develops a suite of purpose-built handheld devices for point-of-need chemical analysis. Leveraging mass spectrometry, optical spectroscopy, analytics and machine learning technologies, the company makes devices that are smaller and more accessible than conventional laboratory instruments. Its devices, including MX908, ThreatID, XplorIR and VipIR, are used to analyze unknown materials and provide actionable answers in health, safety and defense technology applications, addressing the fentanyl and illicit drug crisis, toxic carcinogen exposure and security threats. The company reimagines mass spectrometry technology by developing smaller, lower-cost and simpler-to-operate devices compared to conventional instruments, and generates maximum revenue from the United States.
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