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QuessBOM:539978 +0.02%71 Gross Margin % is 5.32% as of Jun. 2026, which is 60% below its 10-year median of 13.14. GuruFocus rates BOM:539978 with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹276.45 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,004 Business Services companies, Quess ranks worse than 96.31% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Quess's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹2,225 Mil. Quess's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₹41,817 Mil. Therefore, Quess's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 5.32%.
Warning Sign:
Quess Corp Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Quess's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BOM:539978'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.12 Med: 13.14 Max: 19.28
Current: 5.12
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Quess was 19.28%. The lowest was 5.12%. And the median was 13.14%.
BOM:539978's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 96.31% of 1004
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs BOM:539978: 5.12
Quess had a gross margin of 5.32% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Quess was -9.50% per year.
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
Quess had a gross margin of 5.32% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Quess Gross Margin % Related Terms
Quess Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quess'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.
BOM:539978 vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Quess'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.
Quess Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quess's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quess'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.
Quess (BOM:539978) has a Gross Margin % of 5.32% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Quess and its competitors. This is 60% below median its historical median of 13.14. Over the past decade, Quess' Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.12 to 19.28. According to the industry distribution chart, Quess ranks #967 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 96.3%.
Is Quess' Gross Margin % too high?
Quess' current Gross Margin % of 5.32% is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.12 to a high of 19.28. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Quess' value of 5.32% is 84.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quess ranks #967 out of 1004 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Quess has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quess' Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quess ranks #967 out of 1004 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Quess in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Quess' value of 5.32% is 84.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Quess' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.12 to 19.28 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.14 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Quess has consistently been below 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 1,004 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. Quess's current Gross Margin % of 5.32% is 84.6% below 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 Quess 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. Quess's current Gross Margin % is 5.32%, which is 60% below median its own 10-year median of 13.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quess stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quess (BOM:539978) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹276.45, compared to a current price of ₹324.00 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.32%, which is 60% below median its 10-year median of 13.14 and 84.6% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Quess' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 Quess (BOM:539978), the current Gross Margin % is 5.32% as of Jun. 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 Quess (BOM:539978) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Quess stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₹324.00 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₹276.45.
GuruFocus considers Quess to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:539978:
Gross Margin %: 5.32% (60% below median its 10-year median of 13.14)
GF Value™: ₹276.45 vs. price of ₹324.00 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.6% below the Business Services median (#967 of 1004)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:539978 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quess Corp Ltd is engaged in the business of providing services in General Staffing, Professional Staffing, Overseas business, and Digital platform business based in India. The company's operating segment includes General Staffing; Professional Staffing. Overseas Staffing and Digital Platforms. It generates maximum revenue from the General Staffing segment that provides end-to-end workforce solutions for industries such as BFSI, retail, manufacturing, telecom, logistics, and construction. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from India.
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