AlightALIT +9.38%42 Gross Margin % is 29.21% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 33.95. GuruFocus rates ALIT with a GF Score™ of 42/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.60 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, Alight ranks worse than 59.08% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Alight's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $156 Mil. Alight's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $534 Mil. Therefore, Alight's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.21%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alight's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ALIT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.57 Med: 33.95 Max: 35.79
Current: 33.36
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alight was 35.79%. The lowest was 30.57%. And the median was 33.95%.
ALIT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 59.08% of 2683
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs ALIT: 33.36
Alight had a gross margin of 29.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alight was 0.00% per year.
Alight (NYSE:ALIT) 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
Alight had a gross margin of 29.21% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Alight Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alight Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alight'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.
ALIT vs MFI, OOMA, RBBN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Alight'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.
Alight Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Alight's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alight'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.
Alight (ALIT) has a Gross Margin % of 29.21% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alight and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 33.95. Over the past decade, Alight's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.57 to 35.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Alight ranks #1585 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 59.1%.
Is Alight's Gross Margin % too high?
Alight's current Gross Margin % of 29.21% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 33.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.57 to a high of 35.79. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Alight's value of 29.21% is 27.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alight ranks #1585 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alight has a GF Score™ of 42/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alight's Gross Margin % compare to MFI and OOMA?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Alight ranks #1585 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alight in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Alight's value of 29.21% is 27.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Alight's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.57 to 35.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 33.95 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Alight 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. Alight's current Gross Margin % of 29.21% is 27.8% 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 Alight 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. Alight's current Gross Margin % is 29.21%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 33.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alight stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alight (ALIT) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.60, compared to a current price of $0.57 — trading 91.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.21%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 33.95 and 27.8% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Alight's overall GF Score™ is 42/100 with 6 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 Alight (ALIT), the current Gross Margin % is 29.21% 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 Alight (ALIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alight stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.57 is trading 91.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.60.
GuruFocus considers Alight to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ALIT:
Gross Margin %: 29.21% (14% below median its 10-year median of 33.95)
GF Value™: $6.60 vs. price of $0.57 (91.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% below the Software median (#1585 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alight Inc is a technology-enabled services company delivering human capital management solutions to many complex organizations. This includes the implementation and administration of employee benefits (e.g., health, wealth, and leave benefits) solutions, which currently operate under one reportable segment, Employer Solutions. The Employer Solutions segment is driven by the Alight Worklife platform, and includes integrated benefits administration, healthcare navigation, financial well-being, leave of absence management, and retiree healthcare. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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