PlatformoASX:PFM Gross Margin % is 101.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 93.11. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, Platformo ranks better than 96.5% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Platformo's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.38 Mil. Platformo's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.38 Mil. Therefore, Platformo's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 101.59%.
Warning Sign:
Platformo Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Platformo's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:PFM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 88.03 Med: 93.11 Max: 98.36
Current: 92.1
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Platformo was 98.36%. The lowest was 88.03%. And the median was 93.11%.
ASX:PFM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.5% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs ASX:PFM: 92.10
Platformo had a gross margin of 101.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Platformo was -1.80% per year.
Platformo (ASX:PFM) 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
Platformo had a gross margin of 101.59% 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.
Platformo Gross Margin % Related Terms
Platformo Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Platformo'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:PFM vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Platformo'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.
Platformo Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Platformo's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Platformo'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.
Platformo (ASX:PFM) has a Gross Margin % of 101.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Platformo and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 93.11. Over the past decade, Platformo's Gross Margin % has ranged from 88.03 to 98.36. According to the industry distribution chart, Platformo ranks #94 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Platformo's Gross Margin % too high?
Platformo's current Gross Margin % of 101.59% is near median its 10-year median of 93.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 88.03 to a high of 98.36. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Platformo's value of 101.59% is 151.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Platformo ranks #94 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Platformo's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Platformo ranks #94 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Platformo in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Platformo's value of 101.59% is 151.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Platformo's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 88.03 to 98.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 93.11 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Platformo 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,685 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. Platformo's current Gross Margin % of 101.59% is 151.1% 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 Platformo 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. Platformo's current Gross Margin % is 101.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 93.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Platformo stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Platformo (ASX:PFM) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.14, compared to a current price of A$0.03 — trading 80.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 101.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 93.11 and 151.1% above the Software industry median of 40.45. 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 Platformo (ASX:PFM), the current Gross Margin % is 101.59% 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.
Platformo Ltd formerly Cape Range Ltd is engaged in providing accounting and business intelligence software solutions. Its software solutions cater mainly to small and medium enterprises. It derives revenue from Sales of packaged accounting and business management software, including the warehouse management system. It is organized into two strategic units; Corporate head office in Australia; and Operations and technology development based in Malaysia.
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