Qualco GroupATH:QLCO 21 Gross Margin % is 45.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 46.42. GuruFocus rates ATH:QLCO with a GF Score™ of 21/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,677 Software companies, Qualco Group ranks better than 54.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Qualco Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATH:QLCO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.18 Med: 46.42 Max: 47.34
Current: 44.19
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Qualco Group was 47.34%. The lowest was 44.18%. And the median was 46.42%.
ATH:QLCO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.09% of 2677
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49
vs ATH:QLCO: 44.19
Qualco Group had a gross margin of 45.91% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Qualco Group was 0.00% per year.
Qualco Group (ATH:QLCO) 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
Qualco Group had a gross margin of 45.91% 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.
Qualco Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Qualco Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Qualco Group'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.
ATH:QLCO vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Qualco 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.
Qualco Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Qualco Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Qualco 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.
Qualco Group (ATH:QLCO) has a Gross Margin % of 45.91% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Qualco Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 46.42. Over the past decade, Qualco Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.18 to 47.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Qualco Group ranks #1229 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 45.9%.
Is Qualco Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Qualco Group's current Gross Margin % of 45.91% is near median its 10-year median of 46.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.18 to a high of 47.34. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Qualco Group's value of 45.91% is 13.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Qualco Group ranks #1229 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Qualco Group has a GF Score™ of 21/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Qualco Group's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Qualco Group ranks #1229 out of 2677 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Qualco Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Qualco Group's value of 45.91% is 13.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Qualco Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.18 to 47.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 46.42 vs. the industry median of 40.49, Qualco 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.49, based on 2,677 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. Qualco Group's current Gross Margin % of 45.91% is 13.4% 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 Qualco Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Qualco Group's current Gross Margin % is 45.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 46.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Qualco Group stock overvalued right now?
Qualco Group (ATH:QLCO) has a current Gross Margin % of 45.91%. The current Gross Margin % is 45.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 46.42 and 13.4% above the Software industry median of 40.49. Qualco Group's overall GF Score™ is 21/100 with 2 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 Qualco Group (ATH:QLCO), the current Gross Margin % is 45.91% 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.
Qualco Group SA is a software and technology solutions provider, specializing in operational platforms, data-driven insights, and customized digital experiences. Its portfolio includes technology and technology-enabled solutions across receivables management, credit/lending management, analytics, digital transformation, and real estate. The company provides credit and lending management software solutions, including debt management, loan origination and administration, supply chain finance, asset-backed securities solutions, and E2E platforms that automate and enable digital financial services. Its offerings include technology-driven credit portfolio underwriting, debt collection, and recovery strategies.
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