PageGroupFRA:3MI 58 Gross Margin % is 47.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 51.80. GuruFocus rates FRA:3MI with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.50 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, PageGroup ranks better than 67.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PageGroup's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €434 Mil. PageGroup's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €912 Mil. Therefore, PageGroup's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 47.59%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PageGroup's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:3MI'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46.77 Med: 51.8 Max: 54.08
Current: 48.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PageGroup was 54.08%. The lowest was 46.77%. And the median was 51.80%.
FRA:3MI's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 67.83% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs FRA:3MI: 48.20
PageGroup had a gross margin of 47.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PageGroup was -0.60% per year.
PageGroup (FRA:3MI) 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
PageGroup had a gross margin of 47.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
PageGroup Gross Margin % Related Terms
PageGroup Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PageGroup'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:3MI vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, PageGroup'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.
PageGroup Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, PageGroup's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PageGroup'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.
PageGroup (FRA:3MI) has a Gross Margin % of 47.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PageGroup and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.80. Over the past decade, PageGroup's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.77 to 54.08. According to the industry distribution chart, PageGroup ranks #324 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is PageGroup's Gross Margin % too high?
PageGroup's current Gross Margin % of 47.59% is near median its 10-year median of 51.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.77 to a high of 54.08. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. PageGroup's value of 47.59% is 37.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PageGroup ranks #324 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PageGroup has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PageGroup's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, PageGroup ranks #324 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts PageGroup in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. PageGroup's value of 47.59% is 37.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PageGroup's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.77 to 54.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.80 vs. the industry median of 34.50, PageGroup 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 34.50, 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. PageGroup's current Gross Margin % of 47.59% is 37.9% 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 PageGroup and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PageGroup's current Gross Margin % is 47.59%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PageGroup stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PageGroup (FRA:3MI) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.50, compared to a current price of €1.21 — trading 65.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.59%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.80 and 37.9% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. PageGroup's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 4 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 PageGroup (FRA:3MI), the current Gross Margin % is 47.59% 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 PageGroup (FRA:3MI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PageGroup stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.21 is trading 65.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.50.
GuruFocus considers PageGroup to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:3MI:
Gross Margin %: 47.59% (near median its 10-year median of 51.80)
GF Value™: €3.50 vs. price of €1.21 (65.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.9% above the Business Services median (#324 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:3MI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PageGroup PLC is engaged in providing recruitment consulting. The company is divided into three key brands: Page Executive, which provides management solutions for organizations regarding leadership talent; Michael Page, which provides recruits on a permanent, temporary, contract, and interim basis; and Page Personnel, which provides recruiting services at technical, administrative, clerical, and junior management levels. It derives the majority of its revenue from the EMEA region, followed by the United Kingdom. It also has its presence in the Asia Pacific and the Americas.
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