WavestoneFRA:2WSA -4.56%92 Gross Margin % is 18.76% as of Sep. 2025, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 42.35. GuruFocus rates FRA:2WSA with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €68.20 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Wavestone ranks worse than 78.43% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Wavestone's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €85.9 Mil. Wavestone's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €458.1 Mil. Therefore, Wavestone's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 18.76%.
Warning Sign:
Wavestone SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -15.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Wavestone's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:2WSA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.76 Med: 42.35 Max: 48.94
Current: 20.76
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Wavestone was 48.94%. The lowest was 20.76%. And the median was 42.35%.
FRA:2WSA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.43% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs FRA:2WSA: 20.76
Wavestone had a gross margin of 18.76% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Wavestone was -15.30% per year.
Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) 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
Wavestone had a gross margin of 18.76% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Wavestone Gross Margin % Related Terms
Wavestone Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wavestone'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:2WSA vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Wavestone'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.
Wavestone Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Wavestone's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wavestone'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.
Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) has a Gross Margin % of 18.76% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Wavestone and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 42.35. Over the past decade, Wavestone's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.76 to 48.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Wavestone ranks #2102 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.4%.
Is Wavestone's Gross Margin % too high?
Wavestone's current Gross Margin % of 18.76% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 42.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.76 to a high of 48.94. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Wavestone's value of 18.76% is 53.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wavestone ranks #2102 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Wavestone has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wavestone's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Wavestone ranks #2102 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Wavestone in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Wavestone's value of 18.76% is 53.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Wavestone's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.76 to 48.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.35 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Wavestone 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. Wavestone's current Gross Margin % of 18.76% is 53.6% 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 Wavestone 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. Wavestone's current Gross Margin % is 18.76%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 42.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wavestone stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €68.20, compared to a current price of €37.65 — trading 44.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.76%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 42.35 and 53.6% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Wavestone's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 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 Wavestone (FRA:2WSA), the current Gross Margin % is 18.76% as of Sep. 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 Wavestone (FRA:2WSA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wavestone stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.65 is trading 44.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €68.20.
GuruFocus considers Wavestone to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2WSA:
Gross Margin %: 18.76% (56% below median its 10-year median of 42.35)
GF Value™: €68.20 vs. price of €37.65 (44.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 53.6% below the Software median (#2102 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2WSA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wavestone SA is a management and Information Technology consulting firm. The company serves Services, Consumer goods and distribution, Energy and Utilities, Manufacturing, Public sector and International Institutions, and the Transport and Travel sector. Its technologies include IT and Data architecture, Cybersecurity and digital trust, and others. It provides services such as financial risks and purchases, management and financing of innovation, supply chain, and others. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from France.
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