Questor Technology (FRA:79Q) Gross Margin %: -108.78% (As of Jun. 2026)

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FRA:79Q Questor Technology Inc FRA:79Q
46 GF Score
Price €0.21
GF Value €0.09
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Questor Technology Gross Margin %?

Questor Technology FRA:79Q +2.97% 46 Gross Margin % is -108.78% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:79Q with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,006 Industrial Products companies, Questor Technology ranks worse than 98.37% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Questor Technology's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €-0.16 Mil. Questor Technology's Revenue for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.15 Mil. Therefore, Questor Technology's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was -108.78%.


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

FRA:79Q' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -18.15   Med: 37.93   Max: 58.71
Current: -14.63


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Questor Technology was 58.71%. The lowest was -18.15%. And the median was 37.93%.

FRA:79Q's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
98.37% of 3006 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.78 vs FRA:79Q: -14.63

Questor Technology had a gross margin of -108.78% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Questor Technology was 0.00% per year.


Questor Technology  (FRA:79Q) 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

Questor Technology had a gross margin of -108.78% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.


Questor Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms


Questor Technology Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Questor Technology'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.

Questor Technology Gross Margin % Chart

Questor Technology Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -18.16 24.26 37.99 27.28 39.13

Questor Technology Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
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 52.61 -23.75 7.06 11.11 -108.78

FRA:79Q vs VLTO, ZWS, CECO: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, Questor Technology'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.


Questor Technology Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Questor Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Questor Technology Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Questor Technology's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=1.6 / 4.207
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4.207 - 2.561) / 4.207
=39.13 %

Questor Technology's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Jun. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Jun. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Jun. 2026 )
=-0.2 / 0.148
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(0.148 - 0.309) / 0.148
=-108.78 %

* 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 -108.78% mean?
Questor Technology (FRA:79Q) has a Gross Margin % of -108.78% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Questor Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Questor Technology ranks #2957 out of 3006 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Questor Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Questor Technology's current Gross Margin % is -108.78%. Based on the distribution chart, Questor Technology ranks #2957 out of 3006 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Questor Technology has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Questor Technology's Gross Margin % compare to VLTO and ZWS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Questor Technology ranks #2957 out of 3006 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Questor Technology in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 3,006 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. 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 Questor Technology and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Questor Technology's current Gross Margin % is -108.78%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Questor Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Questor Technology (FRA:79Q) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.09, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 131.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -108.78%. Questor Technology's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Questor Technology (FRA:79Q), the current Gross Margin % is -108.78% as of Jun. 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 Questor Technology (FRA:79Q) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Questor Technology stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 131.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.09. GuruFocus considers Questor Technology to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:79Q:

  • Gross Margin %: -108.78%
  • GF Value™: €0.09 vs. price of €0.21 (131.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 46/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:79Q stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Questor Technology Business Description

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Address 707 - 8th Avenue SW, Suite 1920, Calgary, AB, CAN, T2P 1H5
Questor Technology Inc is focused on clean air technologies that safely and cost-effectively improve air quality, support energy efficiency, and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. The company designs, manufactures, and services high-efficiency waste gas combustion systems. Its combustion technology is utilized in the effective management of Methane, Hydrogen Sulfide gas, Volatile Organic Hydrocarbons, Hazardous Air Pollutants, and BTEX gases, ensuring sustainable development, community acceptance, and regulatory compliance. It has developed heat-to-power generation technology and is marketing its solutions to various markets, including landfill biogas, syngas, waste engine exhaust, geothermal, and solar, cement plant waste heat, in addition to a wide variety of oil and gas projects.
46GF Score

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