CommVault SystemsCVLT +2.41%79 Gross Margin % is 81.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 83.14. GuruFocus rates CVLT with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of $158.14 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, CommVault Systems ranks better than 89.39% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CommVault Systems's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CVLT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 81.15 Med: 83.14 Max: 86.79
Current: 81.15
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CommVault Systems was 86.79%. The lowest was 81.15%. And the median was 83.14%.
CVLT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.39% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs CVLT: 81.15
CommVault Systems had a gross margin of 81.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CommVault Systems was -1.00% per year.
CommVault Systems (NAS:CVLT) 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
CommVault Systems had a gross margin of 81.39% 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.
CommVault Systems Gross Margin % Related Terms
CommVault Systems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CommVault Systems'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.
CVLT vs KVYO, DUOL, LYFT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, CommVault Systems'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.
CommVault Systems Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CommVault Systems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CommVault Systems'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.
CommVault Systems (CVLT) has a Gross Margin % of 81.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CommVault Systems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 83.14. Over the past decade, CommVault Systems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 81.15 to 86.79. According to the industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #285 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is CommVault Systems' Gross Margin % too high?
CommVault Systems' current Gross Margin % of 81.39% is near median its 10-year median of 83.14. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 81.15 to a high of 86.79. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. CommVault Systems' value of 81.39% is 101.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #285 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CommVault Systems has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CommVault Systems' Gross Margin % compare to KVYO and DUOL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CommVault Systems ranks #285 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CommVault Systems in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. CommVault Systems' value of 81.39% is 101.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CommVault Systems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 81.15 to 86.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 83.14 vs. the industry median of 40.45, CommVault Systems 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 40.45, based on 2,685 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. CommVault Systems's current Gross Margin % of 81.39% is 101.2% 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 CommVault Systems and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CommVault Systems's current Gross Margin % is 81.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 83.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CommVault Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems (CVLT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $158.14, compared to a current price of $133.94 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 81.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 83.14 and 101.2% above the Software industry median of 40.45. CommVault Systems' overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 5 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 CommVault Systems (CVLT), the current Gross Margin % is 81.39% 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 CommVault Systems (CVLT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CommVault Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $133.94 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $158.14.
GuruFocus considers CommVault Systems to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CVLT:
Gross Margin %: 81.39% (near median its 10-year median of 83.14)
GF Value™: $158.14 vs. price of $133.94 (15.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 101.2% above the Software median (#285 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CVLT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CommVault Systems Inc provides cyber resiliency solutions designed to help the enterprise protect, secure, and recover its data, applications, and identity systems in a world of increasing cyber threats and attacks. Its offerings provide cyber resilience, including data protection, cyber recovery, data security, and governance, aiming to enable customers to continue business. The company delivers its solutions through Commvault Cloud, a cloud native platform that unifies data security, cyber recovery and identity resilience across on-premises, hybrid, multi-cloud, and software-as-a-service environments. It sells its offerings through subscription-based arrangements, including SaaS and term-based subscriptions, and also offers perpetual licenses, customer support, and professional services.
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