Cranes Software International (BOM:512093) 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
Cranes Software International had a gross margin of 47.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Cranes Software International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cranes Software International 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.
Cranes Software International Gross Margin % Chart
BOM:512093 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Cranes Software International'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.
Cranes Software International Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cranes Software International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cranes Software International'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.
Cranes Software International (BOM:512093) has a Gross Margin % of 47.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cranes Software International and its competitors. This is 255% above median its historical median of 13.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Cranes Software International ranks #2363 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 88.3%.
Is Cranes Software International's Gross Margin % too high?
Cranes Software International's current Gross Margin % of 47.28% is 255% above median its 10-year median of 13.32. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Cranes Software International's value of 47.28% is 16.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cranes Software International ranks #2363 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cranes Software International has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cranes Software International's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cranes Software International ranks #2363 out of 2677 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cranes Software International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Cranes Software International's value of 47.28% is 16.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 13.32 vs. the industry median of 40.49, Cranes Software International 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. Cranes Software International's current Gross Margin % of 47.28% is 16.8% 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 Cranes Software International 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. Cranes Software International's current Gross Margin % is 47.28%, which is 255% above median its own 10-year median of 13.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cranes Software International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranes Software International (BOM:512093) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹3.02, compared to a current price of ₹3.76 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.28%, which is 255% above median its 10-year median of 13.32 and 16.8% above the Software industry median of 40.49. Cranes Software International's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 3 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 Cranes Software International (BOM:512093), the current Gross Margin % is 47.28% 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 Cranes Software International (BOM:512093) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cranes Software International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹3.76 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹3.02.
GuruFocus considers Cranes Software International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:512093:
Gross Margin %: 47.28% (255% above median its 10-year median of 13.32)
GF Value™: ₹3.02 vs. price of ₹3.76 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.8% above the Software median (#2363 of 2677)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:512093 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cranes Software International Business Description
Cranes Software International Ltd provides Enterprise Statistical Analytics and Engineering Simulation Software Products and Solutions. It offers products such as SYSTAT, SigmaPlot, SigmaStat, SigmaScan, TableCurve 2D, TableCurve 3D, PeakFit, NISA, iCapella, InventX, and others. The company has a presence in the USA, UK, Germany, Singapore, Poland, Norway, Spain, Italy, South Africa, Russia and other countries.
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