FreelancerASX:FLN 31 Gross Margin % is 85.12% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 83.99. GuruFocus rates ASX:FLN with a GF Score™ of 31/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.21 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 497 Interactive Media companies, Freelancer ranks better than 74.04% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Freelancer's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$22.25 Mil. Freelancer's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$26.14 Mil. Therefore, Freelancer's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 85.12%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Freelancer's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FLN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.93 Med: 83.99 Max: 87.5
Current: 85.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Freelancer was 87.50%. The lowest was 81.93%. And the median was 83.99%.
ASX:FLN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.04% of 497
companies
in the Interactive Media industry
Industry Median: 62.58
vs ASX:FLN: 85.20
Freelancer had a gross margin of 85.12% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Freelancer was 0.10% per year.
Freelancer (ASX:FLN) 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
Freelancer had a gross margin of 85.12% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Freelancer Gross Margin % Related Terms
Freelancer Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freelancer'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.
ASX:FLN vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Freelancer'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.
Freelancer Gross Margin % vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Freelancer's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freelancer'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.
Freelancer (ASX:FLN) has a Gross Margin % of 85.12% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Freelancer and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.99. Over the past decade, Freelancer's Gross Margin % has ranged from 81.93 to 87.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Freelancer ranks #129 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Freelancer's Gross Margin % too high?
Freelancer's current Gross Margin % of 85.12% is near median its 10-year median of 83.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.93 to a high of 87.50. The Interactive Media industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Freelancer's value of 85.12% is 36% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freelancer ranks #129 out of 497 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Freelancer has a GF Score™ of 31/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Freelancer's Gross Margin % compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Freelancer ranks #129 out of 497 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Freelancer in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 62.58. Freelancer's value of 85.12% is 36% above this benchmark. Historically, Freelancer's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 81.93 to 87.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.99 vs. the industry median of 62.58, Freelancer has consistently been above 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Gross Margin % among Interactive Media companies is 62.58, based on 497 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. Freelancer's current Gross Margin % of 85.12% is 36% above 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 Freelancer and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Gross Margin % is 62.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freelancer's current Gross Margin % is 85.12%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freelancer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freelancer (ASX:FLN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.21, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 50% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 85.12%, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.99 and 36% above the Interactive Media industry median of 62.58. Freelancer's overall GF Score™ is 31/100 with 4 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 Freelancer (ASX:FLN), the current Gross Margin % is 85.12% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Freelancer (ASX:FLN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freelancer stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 50% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.21.
GuruFocus considers Freelancer to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FLN:
Gross Margin %: 85.12% (near median its 10-year median of 83.99)
GF Value™: A$0.21 vs. price of A$0.11 (50% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36% above the Interactive Media median (#129 of 497)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FLN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Freelancer Ltd is engaged in freelancing, outsourcing services, and crowdsourcing marketplace. It offers software development, writing, data entry, and design services. The company is organized into two operating segments: Online marketplace which also generates key revenue, and Online payment services. The company operates predominantly in Australia, where majority of the online revenues and expenses are incurred. It also has its presence in Philippines, United Kingdom, Argentina, the United States and Canada.
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