Bureau VeritasBVVBY +0.77%84 Gross Margin % is 72.21% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 71.56. GuruFocus rates BVVBY with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.13 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Bureau Veritas ranks better than 84.51% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Bureau Veritas's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BVVBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 70.27 Med: 71.56 Max: 72.24
Current: 72.24
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Bureau Veritas was 72.24%. The lowest was 70.27%. And the median was 71.56%.
BVVBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.51% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs BVVBY: 72.24
Bureau Veritas had a gross margin of 72.21% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Bureau Veritas was 0.40% per year.
Bureau Veritas (OTCPK:BVVBY) 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
Bureau Veritas had a gross margin of 72.21% 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.
Bureau Veritas Gross Margin % Related Terms
Bureau Veritas Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bureau Veritas'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.
BVVBY vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Bureau Veritas's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bureau Veritas'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.
Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) has a Gross Margin % of 72.21% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Bureau Veritas and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 71.56. Over the past decade, Bureau Veritas' Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.27 to 72.24. According to the industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #156 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is Bureau Veritas' Gross Margin % too high?
Bureau Veritas' current Gross Margin % of 72.21% is near median its 10-year median of 71.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 70.27 to a high of 72.24. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Bureau Veritas' value of 72.21% is 109.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #156 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Bureau Veritas has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bureau Veritas' Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Bureau Veritas ranks #156 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Bureau Veritas in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Bureau Veritas' value of 72.21% is 109.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Bureau Veritas' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 70.27 to 72.24 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 71.56 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Bureau Veritas 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 34.50, 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. Bureau Veritas's current Gross Margin % of 72.21% is 109.3% 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 Bureau Veritas and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bureau Veritas's current Gross Margin % is 72.21%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 71.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bureau Veritas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.13, compared to a current price of $59.36 — trading 12.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.21%, which is near median its 10-year median of 71.56 and 109.3% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Bureau Veritas' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Bureau Veritas (BVVBY), the current Gross Margin % is 72.21% 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 Bureau Veritas (BVVBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bureau Veritas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $59.36 is trading 12.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $68.13.
GuruFocus considers Bureau Veritas to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BVVBY:
Gross Margin %: 72.21% (near median its 10-year median of 71.56)
GF Value™: $68.13 vs. price of $59.36 (12.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 109.3% above the Business Services median (#156 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BVVBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bureau Veritas is a testing, inspection, and certification company. Its primary activities include testing products and materials, inspecting sites and equipment, and certifying products and systems to maintain global standards. Bureau Veritas is one of a handful of companies in the TIC sector that operate globally across numerous industries, including marine, industry, commodities, construction, and consumer products. Bureau Veritas was listed in 2007; it was previously privately owned by the Wendel Group, which retains a significant holding.
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