Forrester ResearchFORR +5.23%60 Gross Margin % is 54.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 58.71. GuruFocus rates FORR with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.73 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Forrester Research ranks better than 75.57% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Forrester Research's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FORR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.75 Med: 58.71 Max: 60.69
Current: 56.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Forrester Research was 60.69%. The lowest was 56.75%. And the median was 58.71%.
FORR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.57% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs FORR: 56.75
Forrester Research had a gross margin of 54.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Forrester Research was -0.90% per year.
Forrester Research (NAS:FORR) 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
Forrester Research had a gross margin of 54.79% 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.
Forrester Research Gross Margin % Related Terms
Forrester Research Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forrester Research'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.
FORR vs RGP, GLAI, NORD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Forrester Research'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.
Forrester Research Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Forrester Research's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forrester Research'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.
Forrester Research (FORR) has a Gross Margin % of 54.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Forrester Research and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 58.71. Over the past decade, Forrester Research's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.75 to 60.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #246 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Forrester Research's Gross Margin % too high?
Forrester Research's current Gross Margin % of 54.79% is near median its 10-year median of 58.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.75 to a high of 60.69. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Forrester Research's value of 54.79% is 59% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #246 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Forrester Research has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forrester Research's Gross Margin % compare to RGP and GLAI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Forrester Research ranks #246 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Forrester Research in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Forrester Research's value of 54.79% is 59% above this benchmark. Historically, Forrester Research's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.75 to 60.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.71 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Forrester Research 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. Forrester Research's current Gross Margin % of 54.79% is 59% 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 Forrester Research 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. Forrester Research's current Gross Margin % is 54.79%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 58.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forrester Research stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research (FORR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.73, compared to a current price of $7.75 — trading 43.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 54.79%, which is near median its 10-year median of 58.71 and 59% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Forrester Research's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Forrester Research (FORR), the current Gross Margin % is 54.79% 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 Forrester Research (FORR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forrester Research stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.75 is trading 43.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.73.
GuruFocus considers Forrester Research to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FORR:
Gross Margin %: 54.79% (near median its 10-year median of 58.71)
GF Value™: $13.73 vs. price of $7.75 (43.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59% above the Business Services median (#246 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FORR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forrester Research Inc provides independent research, data, and advisory services. It operates through the following segments: The Research segment develops and delivers research, connect, and analytics products; The consulting segment includes the revenues and the related costs of the company's consulting organization, and the Events segment is engaged in developing and hosting in-person and virtual events.
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