Adesso SEADSGF -18.60%78 Gross Margin % is 16.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 46% below its 10-year median of 29.99. GuruFocus rates ADSGF with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $251.98 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, Adesso SE ranks worse than 64.93% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Adesso SE's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $74 Mil. Adesso SE's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $460 Mil. Therefore, Adesso SE's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 16.17%.
Warning Sign:
Adesso SE gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Adesso SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ADSGF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.25 Med: 29.99 Max: 34.62
Current: 28.96
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Adesso SE was 34.62%. The lowest was 24.25%. And the median was 29.99%.
ADSGF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.93% of 2683
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs ADSGF: 28.96
Adesso SE had a gross margin of 16.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Adesso SE was -1.70% per year.
Adesso SE (OTCPK:ADSGF) 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
Adesso SE had a gross margin of 16.17% 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.
Adesso SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Adesso SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Adesso SE'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.
ADSGF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Adesso SE'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.
Adesso SE Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Adesso SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Adesso SE'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.
Adesso SE (ADSGF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Adesso SE and its competitors. This is 46% below median its historical median of 29.99. Over the past decade, Adesso SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 34.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Adesso SE ranks #1742 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Adesso SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Adesso SE's current Gross Margin % of 16.17% is 46% below median its 10-year median of 29.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.25 to a high of 34.62. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Adesso SE's value of 16.17% is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Adesso SE ranks #1742 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Adesso SE has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Adesso SE's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Adesso SE ranks #1742 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Adesso SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Adesso SE's value of 16.17% is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, Adesso SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 34.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.99 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Adesso SE 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 a Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,683 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. Adesso SE's current Gross Margin % of 16.17% is 60% 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 Adesso SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Adesso SE's current Gross Margin % is 16.17%, which is 46% below median its own 10-year median of 29.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Adesso SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adesso SE (ADSGF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $251.98, compared to a current price of $60.00 — trading 76.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.17%, which is 46% below median its 10-year median of 29.99 and 60% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Adesso SE's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 Adesso SE (ADSGF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.17% 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 Adesso SE (ADSGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Adesso SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $60.00 is trading 76.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $251.98.
GuruFocus considers Adesso SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADSGF:
Gross Margin %: 16.17% (46% below median its 10-year median of 29.99)
GF Value™: $251.98 vs. price of $60.00 (76.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Software median (#1742 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADSGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Adesso SE is a German IT service provider independent of manufacturers. It focuses on consulting and software development. Adesso uses information technology to provide optimised core business process design and support to its customers. It has two segments, namely, IT Services and IT Solutions. The IT Services segment offers customized, project-oriented services in the areas of consulting and software development. The IT Solutions segment markets its own solutions as homegrown products or standard software products. The IT service segment generates the majority of revenue.
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