Calian GroupCLNFF +10.67%94 Gross Margin % is 35.13% as of Mar. 2026, which is 52% above its 10-year median of 23.11. GuruFocus rates CLNFF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $51.33 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks better than 50.05% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Calian Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CLNFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.78 Med: 23.11 Max: 34.5
Current: 34.5
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Calian Group was 34.50%. The lowest was 17.78%. And the median was 23.11%.
CLNFF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.05% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs CLNFF: 34.50
Calian Group had a gross margin of 35.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Calian Group was 10.50% per year.
Calian Group (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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
Calian Group had a gross margin of 35.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Calian Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Calian Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calian 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.
CLNFF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian 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.
Calian Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calian 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.
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a Gross Margin % of 35.13% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Calian Group and its competitors. This is 52% above median its historical median of 23.11. Over the past decade, Calian Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.78 to 34.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #503 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 50%.
Is Calian Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Calian Group's current Gross Margin % of 35.13% is 52% above median its 10-year median of 23.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.78 to a high of 34.50. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Calian Group's value of 35.13% is 1.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #503 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #503 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Calian Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Calian Group's value of 35.13% is 1.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Calian Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.78 to 34.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.11 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Calian 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, 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. Calian Group's current Gross Margin % of 35.13% is 1.9% 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 Calian Group 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. Calian Group's current Gross Margin % is 35.13%, which is 52% above median its own 10-year median of 23.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.33, compared to a current price of $62.81 — trading 22.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 35.13%, which is 52% above median its 10-year median of 23.11 and 1.9% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current Gross Margin % is 35.13% 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 Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $62.81 is trading 22.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.33.
GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLNFF:
Gross Margin %: 35.13% (52% above median its 10-year median of 23.11)
GF Value™: $51.33 vs. price of $62.81 (22.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.9% above the Business Services median (#503 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLNFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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