Aubay (FRA:BAQ) Gross Margin %: 30.89% (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median


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What is Aubay Gross Margin %?

Aubay FRA:BAQ -0.55% 92 Gross Margin % is 30.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 29.26. GuruFocus rates FRA:BAQ with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €54.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Aubay ranks worse than 64.45% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aubay's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €102.7 Mil. Aubay's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was €332.6 Mil. Therefore, Aubay's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 30.89%.


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

FRA:BAQ' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 27.95   Med: 29.26   Max: 30.51
Current: 29.29


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Aubay was 30.51%. The lowest was 27.95%. And the median was 29.26%.

FRA:BAQ's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
64.45% of 2681 companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45 vs FRA:BAQ: 29.29

Aubay had a gross margin of 30.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aubay was -0.90% per year.


Aubay  (FRA:BAQ) 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

Aubay had a gross margin of 30.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins


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.


Aubay Gross Margin % Related Terms


Aubay Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Aubay'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.

Aubay Gross Margin % Chart

Aubay 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 29.94 29.23 27.95 28.17 29.29

Aubay Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
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 28.05 27.44 28.91 27.31 30.89

FRA:BAQ vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Aubay'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.


Aubay Gross Margin % vs Software Industry

For the Software industry and Technology sector, Aubay's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Aubay Gross Margin % Calculation

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

Aubay'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 )
=176.2 / 601.62
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(601.62 - 425.416) / 601.62
=29.29 %

Aubay's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=102.7 / 332.608
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(332.608 - 229.869) / 332.608
=30.89 %

* 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 30.89% mean?
Aubay (FRA:BAQ) has a Gross Margin % of 30.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aubay and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 29.26. Over the past decade, Aubay's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.95 to 30.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Aubay ranks #1728 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Aubay's Gross Margin % too high?
Aubay's current Gross Margin % of 30.89% is near median its 10-year median of 29.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.95 to a high of 30.51. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Aubay's value of 30.89% is 23.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aubay ranks #1728 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aubay has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aubay's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Aubay ranks #1728 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aubay in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Aubay's value of 30.89% is 23.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Aubay's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.95 to 30.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.26 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Aubay 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 2,681 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. Aubay's current Gross Margin % of 30.89% is 23.6% 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 Aubay 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. Aubay's current Gross Margin % is 30.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 29.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aubay stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aubay (FRA:BAQ) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €54.08, compared to a current price of €54.60 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 29.26 and 23.6% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Aubay'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 Aubay (FRA:BAQ), the current Gross Margin % is 30.89% 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 Aubay (FRA:BAQ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aubay stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €54.60 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €54.08. GuruFocus considers Aubay to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:BAQ:

  • Gross Margin %: 30.89% (near median its 10-year median of 29.26)
  • GF Value™: €54.08 vs. price of €54.60 (1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 92/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23.6% below the Software median (#1728 of 2681)

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


Aubay Business Description

Other Exchanges 0IPY:UKAUB:France
Address 13, Rue Louis Pasteur, Boulogne Billancourt, FRA, 92100
Aubay provides information technology services. The company's geographical segment includes France/UK and International. It derives a majority of revenue from France/UK. The company serves banking; insurance; telecom/media/gaming; energy; public sector and other industries.
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