Intelligent Monitoring GroupASX:IMB +3.64%49 Gross Margin % is 37.05% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 38.26. GuruFocus rates ASX:IMB with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Intelligent Monitoring Group ranks better than 55.71% on this metric.
Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) 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
Intelligent Monitoring Group had a gross margin of 37.05% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Intelligent Monitoring Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:IMB vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Intelligent Monitoring Group'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.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Intelligent Monitoring Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intelligent Monitoring Group'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.
Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) has a Gross Margin % of 37.05% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Intelligent Monitoring Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.26. Over the past decade, Intelligent Monitoring Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 46.72. According to the industry distribution chart, Intelligent Monitoring Group ranks #446 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Intelligent Monitoring Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Intelligent Monitoring Group's current Gross Margin % of 37.05% is near median its 10-year median of 38.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.00 to a high of 46.72. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Intelligent Monitoring Group's value of 37.05% is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intelligent Monitoring Group ranks #446 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Intelligent Monitoring Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intelligent Monitoring Group's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Intelligent Monitoring Group ranks #446 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Intelligent Monitoring Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Intelligent Monitoring Group's value of 37.05% is 7.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Intelligent Monitoring Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.00 to 46.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.26 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Intelligent Monitoring Group 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 a Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. Intelligent Monitoring Group's current Gross Margin % of 37.05% is 7.5% 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 Intelligent Monitoring Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intelligent Monitoring Group's current Gross Margin % is 37.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intelligent Monitoring Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.62, compared to a current price of A$0.57 — trading 8.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.26 and 7.5% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Intelligent Monitoring Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 7 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 Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB), the current Gross Margin % is 37.05% 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 Intelligent Monitoring Group (ASX:IMB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intelligent Monitoring Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.57 is trading 8.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.62.
GuruFocus considers Intelligent Monitoring Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:IMB:
Gross Margin %: 37.05% (near median its 10-year median of 38.26)
GF Value™: A$0.62 vs. price of A$0.57 (8.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Business Services median (#446 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:IMB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intelligent Monitoring Group Ltd is engaged in the provision of security, monitoring and risk management services in Australia. The company provides security services such as security alarm monitoring and installations and security guarding services across Australia. The segments of the company include Monitoring, Protective Services, and Services. The company derives majority of revenue from Monitoring services. Geographically, it generates revenue from Australia.
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