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Is the gross margin high or low?

The gross margin of 37.66% is in line with its 5-year average of 34.70%, near the high end of its 5-year range (29.14%–38.86%).

As of Saturday, June 27, 2026. 2.83% above its 12-month average of 36.62%.

Gross Margin

COHR Gross Margin

37.66%

Reported quarterly gross margin; no daily interpolation.

+2.17% 5Y
COHR Gross Margin

COHR Average Gross Margin Chart

COHR Gross Margin

COHR Current vs Average Gross Margin Chart

COHR Gross Margin Metrics

GROSS MARGIN

37.66%

GROSS MARGIN AVG TTM

36.62%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 3Y

33.77%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 5Y

34.70%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 10Y

36.80%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 15Y

36.59%

GROSS MARGIN AVG 20Y

37.76%

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+2.83%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+11.49%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+8.52%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+2.34%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+2.90%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

-0.29%

COHR Competitors' Gross Margin

NAMEMARKET CAPGROSS MARGINTTM3Y5Y
Coherent, Inc. (COHR)$60.35B37.66%36.62%33.77%34.70%
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Company (HPE)vs ›$57.88B32.92%30.27%31.51%31.43%
TE Connectivity plc (TEL)vs ›$57.72B35.36%34.50%32.89%32.65%
STMicroelectronics N.V. (STM)vs ›$63.48B33.84%36.62%42.13%41.22%
Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE)vs ›$63.56B27.96%23.23%31.18%34.15%
United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC)vs ›$63.81B29.60%30.79%35.41%32.92%
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (MPWR)vs ›$64.52B55.18%55.25%56.25%56.16%
Keysight Technologies, Inc. (KEYS)vs ›$56.17B63.67%62.50%63.32%62.57%
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI)vs ›$66.88B49.28%50.57%49.34%49.24%
Astera Labs, Inc. Common Stock (ALAB)vs ›$67.15B75.99%76.03%73.62%73.62%

Gross Margin Analysis

Gross Margin

37.7%

(Revenue - COGS) / Revenue

Gross Margin Formula & Definition

Gross Margin = Gross Profit / Revenue

Gross margin is the percentage of revenue remaining after the cost of goods sold, reflecting core product profitability.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Gross Margin FAQ

What is the gross margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The gross margin for COHR stock is 37.66%.
Is Coherent, Inc.'s gross margin high or low?
The gross margin of 37.66% is in line with its 5-year average of 34.70%, near the high end of its 5-year range (29.14%–38.86%).
What is the TTM average gross margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The TTM average gross margin for COHR stock is 36.62%.
What is the 3Y average gross margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 3Y average gross margin for COHR stock is 33.77%.
What is the 5Y average gross margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 5Y average gross margin for COHR stock is 34.70%.
What is the 10Y average gross margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 10Y average gross margin for COHR stock is 36.80%.
What is the 15Y average gross margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 15Y average gross margin for COHR stock is 36.59%.
What is the 20Y average gross margin for Coherent, Inc. (COHR)?
The 20Y average gross margin for COHR stock is 37.76%.

COHR Gross Margin History

DATEGROSS MARGIN
2026-03-3137.66%
2025-12-3136.95%
2025-09-3036.63%
2025-06-3036.62%
2025-03-3135.23%
2024-12-3135.50%
2024-09-3034.13%
2024-06-3032.86%
2024-03-3130.32%
2023-12-3130.99%
2023-09-3029.14%
2023-06-3029.16%
2023-03-3133.88%
2022-12-3130.01%
2022-09-3032.99%
2022-06-3036.76%
2022-03-3138.86%
2021-12-3138.57%
2021-09-3038.56%
2021-06-3036.86%
2021-03-3137.02%
2020-12-3139.76%
2020-09-3039.36%
2020-06-3040.49%
2020-03-3139.22%
2019-12-3134.36%
2019-09-3038.26%
2019-06-3038.22%
2019-03-3137.16%
2018-12-3138.36%
2018-09-3039.41%
2018-06-3039.71%
2018-03-3140.17%
2017-12-3138.87%
2017-09-3040.53%
2017-06-3039.74%
2017-03-3139.88%
2016-12-3140.66%
2016-09-3039.55%
2016-06-3038.35%
2016-03-3137.87%
2015-12-3137.27%
2015-09-3037.62%
2015-06-3038.13%
2015-03-3135.97%
2014-12-3135.66%
2014-09-3036.52%
2014-06-3033.16%
2014-03-3131.51%
2013-12-3131.09%
2013-09-3037.54%
2013-06-3032.80%
2013-03-3135.40%
2012-12-3137.78%
2012-09-3036.91%
2012-06-3035.25%
2012-03-3134.69%
2011-12-3134.29%
2011-09-3039.75%
2011-06-3041.57%
2011-03-3140.65%
2010-12-3141.39%
2010-09-3040.98%
2010-06-3042.43%
2010-03-3137.68%
2009-12-3138.39%
2009-09-3039.47%
2009-06-3037.39%
2009-03-3137.51%
2008-12-3144.40%
2008-09-3042.57%
2008-06-3041.23%
2008-03-3141.13%
2007-12-3141.75%
2007-09-3040.28%
2007-06-3044.87%
2007-03-3142.65%
2006-12-3146.63%
2006-09-3043.99%
2006-06-3041.09%
2006-03-3140.95%
2005-12-3140.68%
2005-09-3043.40%
2005-06-3046.08%
2005-03-3142.71%
2004-12-3146.07%
2004-09-3049.06%
2004-06-3046.56%
2004-03-3150.10%
2003-12-3145.17%
2003-09-3047.01%
2003-06-3071.57%
2003-03-3146.72%
2002-12-3144.20%
2002-09-3042.71%
2002-06-3057.97%

About Coherent, Inc.

Coherent, Inc. specializes in advanced laser technologies, offering a comprehensive suite of products that includes lasers, laser-based solutions, and complete systems. These are deployed across a spectrum of uses, from commercial and industrial operations to critical scientific research. The company's operations are distinctly segmented into two primary areas: laser sources for Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and industrial lasers alongside integrated systems. Coherent handles the entire lifecycle of its offerings, from conceptual design and manufacturing to global marketing and ongoing service. Their product portfolio spans lasers, specialized laser tools, high-precision optical components, associated accessories, and sophisticated laser measurement and control devices. These sophisticated tools are integral to fields such as microelectronics fabrication, advanced materials processing, integration into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components and instrumentation, scientific studies, and various governmental programs. Distribution in the U.S. is primarily managed by an in-house sales team, while international markets are reached through a combination of direct sales personnel and independent representatives. Established in 1966, Coherent, Inc. maintains its headquarters in Santa Clara, California. Notably, since July 1, 2022, the company has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of II-VI Incorporated.

Santa Clara, CA
26,157 employees
Technology / Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Sector
Technology
Industry
Hardware, Equipment & Parts
CEO
James Robert Anderson