Squirrel MediaFRA:0MD 88 Gross Margin % is 12.88% as of Dec. 2025, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 22.61. GuruFocus rates FRA:0MD with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Squirrel Media ranks worse than 85.37% on this metric.
Squirrel Media SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Squirrel Media's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:0MD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.38 Med: 22.61 Max: 70.49
Current: 15.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Squirrel Media was 70.49%. The lowest was 15.38%. And the median was 22.61%.
FRA:0MD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 85.37% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs FRA:0MD: 15.38
Squirrel Media had a gross margin of 12.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Squirrel Media was -1.70% per year.
Squirrel Media (FRA:0MD) 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
Squirrel Media had a gross margin of 12.88% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Squirrel Media Gross Margin % Related Terms
Squirrel Media Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Squirrel Media'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.
FRA:0MD vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Squirrel Media'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.
Squirrel Media Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Squirrel Media's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Squirrel Media'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.
Squirrel Media (FRA:0MD) has a Gross Margin % of 12.88% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Squirrel Media and its competitors. This is 43% below median its historical median of 22.61. Over the past decade, Squirrel Media's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.38 to 70.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Squirrel Media ranks #2288 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.4%.
Is Squirrel Media's Gross Margin % too high?
Squirrel Media's current Gross Margin % of 12.88% is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.38 to a high of 70.49. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Squirrel Media's value of 12.88% is 68.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Squirrel Media ranks #2288 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Squirrel Media has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Squirrel Media's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Squirrel Media ranks #2288 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Squirrel Media in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Squirrel Media's value of 12.88% is 68.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Squirrel Media's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.38 to 70.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.61 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Squirrel Media has consistently been below 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 2,680 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. Squirrel Media's current Gross Margin % of 12.88% is 68.2% below 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 Squirrel Media 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. Squirrel Media's current Gross Margin % is 12.88%, which is 43% below median its own 10-year median of 22.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Squirrel Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Squirrel Media (FRA:0MD) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.74, compared to a current price of €2.16 — trading 42.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.88%, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 22.61 and 68.2% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Squirrel Media's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 Squirrel Media (FRA:0MD), the current Gross Margin % is 12.88% 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 Squirrel Media (FRA:0MD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Squirrel Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.16 is trading 42.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.74.
GuruFocus considers Squirrel Media to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:0MD:
Gross Margin %: 12.88% (43% below median its 10-year median of 22.61)
GF Value™: €3.74 vs. price of €2.16 (42.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.2% below the Software median (#2288 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:0MD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:0MD has been successfully added to your 
