DLEXY (Datalex) Gross Margin %: 44.09% (As of Jun. 2025) — 59% Above Median


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What is Datalex Gross Margin %?

Datalex DLEXY 12 Gross Margin % is 44.09% as of Jun. 2025, which is 59% above its 10-year median of 27.79. GuruFocus rates DLEXY with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.47. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Datalex's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was $6.38 Mil. Datalex's Revenue for the six months ended in Jun. 2025 was $14.46 Mil. Therefore, Datalex's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 was 44.09%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Datalex's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

DLEXY' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -17.79   Med: 27.79   Max: 47.96
Current: 44.46


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Datalex was 47.96%. The lowest was -17.79%. And the median was 27.79%.

DLEXY's Gross Margin % is not ranked
in the Software industry.
Industry Median: 40.45 vs DLEXY: 44.46

Datalex had a gross margin of 44.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Datalex was 3.80% per year.


Datalex  (OTCPK:DLEXY) 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

Datalex had a gross margin of 44.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.


Datalex Gross Margin % Related Terms


Datalex Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Datalex'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.

Datalex Gross Margin % Chart

Datalex Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 31.48 47.96 27.20 33.65 37.05

Datalex Semi-Annual Data
Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.46 41.85 28.67 44.81 44.09

DLEXY vs CRM, UBER, NOW: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Software - Application subindustry, Datalex'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.


Datalex Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Datalex's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Datalex's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Datalex Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Datalex's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2024 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2024 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2024 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2024 )
=10.2 / 27.481
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(27.481 - 17.299) / 27.481
=37.05 %

Datalex's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2025 )
=6.4 / 14.46
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(14.46 - 8.085) / 14.46
=44.09 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 44.09% mean?
Datalex (DLEXY) has a Gross Margin % of 44.09% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Datalex and its competitors. This is 59% above median its historical median of 27.79.
Is Datalex's Gross Margin % too high?
Datalex's current Gross Margin % of 44.09% is 59% above median its 10-year median of 27.79. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Datalex's value of 44.09% is 9% above this industry median. Overall, Datalex has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Datalex's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and UBER?
Datalex's Gross Margin % of 44.09% can be compared against companies in the Software industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Datalex's value of 44.09% is 9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 27.79 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Datalex 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 2,683 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. Datalex's current Gross Margin % of 44.09% is 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 Datalex 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. Datalex's current Gross Margin % is 44.09%, which is 59% above median its own 10-year median of 27.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Datalex stock overvalued right now?
Datalex (DLEXY) has a current Gross Margin % of 44.09%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.47, compared to a current price of $1.55 — trading 37.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.09%, which is 59% above median its 10-year median of 27.79 and 9% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Datalex's overall GF Score™ is 12/100 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 Datalex (DLEXY), the current Gross Margin % is 44.09% as of Jun. 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 Datalex (DLEXY) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Datalex stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $1.55 is trading 37.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.47.

Key valuation signals for DLEXY:

  • Gross Margin %: 44.09% (59% above median its 10-year median of 27.79)
  • GF Value™: $2.47 vs. price of $1.55 (37.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 12/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 9% above the Software median

No single metric tells the full story. See the DLEXY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Datalex Business Description

Address EastPoint, Marina House - Block V, Dublin, IRL, D03 AX24
Datalex PLC is in the business of the development and sale of a diverse range of direct and indirect distribution and retailing software products and solutions to the airline industry. Its products and services include offer and pricing management, order management, Omni channel, NDC, and technology and architecture. The firm's customers are airlines such as Aer Lingus, Air China, Air Transat, jetBlue, and Turkish Airlines among others. It functions through the E-business and TPF Consulting segments and derives a majority of its revenues from the E-business segment that consists of the development and sale of a variety of direct distribution software products and solutions to the Airline and Travel industry.
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