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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Zaplox AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.32 Mil. Zaplox AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.42 Mil. Therefore, Zaplox AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 76.96%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Zaplox AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:8040'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -603.06 Med: -67.07 Max: 313.34
Current: 39.26
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Zaplox AB was 313.34%. The lowest was -603.06%. And the median was -67.07%.
FRA:8040's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.66% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.49
vs FRA:8040: 39.26
Zaplox AB had a gross margin of 76.96% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Zaplox AB was 0.00% per year.
Zaplox AB (FRA:8040) 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
Zaplox AB had a gross margin of 76.96% 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.
Zaplox AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Zaplox AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zaplox AB'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:8040 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Zaplox AB'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.
Zaplox AB Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Zaplox AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zaplox AB'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.
Zaplox AB (FRA:8040) has a Gross Margin % of 76.96% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Zaplox AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zaplox AB ranks #1387 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Zaplox AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Zaplox AB's current Gross Margin % is 76.96%. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Zaplox AB's value of 76.96% is 90.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zaplox AB ranks #1387 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zaplox AB has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zaplox AB's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Zaplox AB ranks #1387 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Zaplox AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. Zaplox AB's value of 76.96% is 90.1% above this benchmark. 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 40.49, based on 2,685 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. Zaplox AB's current Gross Margin % of 76.96% is 90.1% 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 Zaplox AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zaplox AB's current Gross Margin % is 76.96%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zaplox AB stock overvalued right now?
Zaplox AB (FRA:8040) has a current Gross Margin % of 76.96%. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.07, compared to a current price of €0.07 — trading 6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 76.96% and 90.1% above the Software industry median of 40.49. Zaplox AB's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Zaplox AB (FRA:8040), the current Gross Margin % is 76.96% 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 Zaplox AB (FRA:8040) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zaplox AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.07 is trading 6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.07.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8040:
Gross Margin %: 76.96%
GF Value™: €0.07 vs. price of €0.07 (6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 90.1% above the Software median (#1387 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8040 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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