FortinetFRA:FO8 -1.33%92 Gross Margin % is 80.29% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 76.59. GuruFocus rates FRA:FO8 with a GF Score™ of 92/100 and a GF Value™ of €85.42 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Fortinet ranks better than 88.88% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Fortinet's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,285 Mil. Fortinet's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,600 Mil. Therefore, Fortinet's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 80.29%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Fortinet's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:FO8'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 73.51 Med: 76.59 Max: 80.56
Current: 80.3
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Fortinet was 80.56%. The lowest was 73.51%. And the median was 76.59%.
FRA:FO8's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.88% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs FRA:FO8: 80.30
Fortinet had a gross margin of 80.29% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Fortinet was 0.90% per year.
Fortinet (FRA:FO8) 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
Fortinet had a gross margin of 80.29% 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.
Fortinet Gross Margin % Related Terms
Fortinet Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fortinet'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:FO8 vs SNPS, NET, CRWV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Fortinet'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.
Fortinet Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fortinet's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fortinet'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.
Fortinet (FRA:FO8) has a Gross Margin % of 80.29% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Fortinet and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 76.59. Over the past decade, Fortinet's Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.51 to 80.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #298 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 11.1%.
Is Fortinet's Gross Margin % too high?
Fortinet's current Gross Margin % of 80.29% is near median its 10-year median of 76.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 73.51 to a high of 80.56. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Fortinet's value of 80.29% is 98.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #298 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fortinet has a GF Score™ of 92/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fortinet's Gross Margin % compare to SNPS and NET?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fortinet ranks #298 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Fortinet in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Fortinet's value of 80.29% is 98.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Fortinet's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 73.51 to 80.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 76.59 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Fortinet 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 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. Fortinet's current Gross Margin % of 80.29% is 98.5% 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 Fortinet 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. Fortinet's current Gross Margin % is 80.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 76.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fortinet stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet (FRA:FO8) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €85.42, compared to a current price of €130.50 — trading 52.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 80.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 76.59 and 98.5% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Fortinet'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 Fortinet (FRA:FO8), the current Gross Margin % is 80.29% 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 Fortinet (FRA:FO8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fortinet stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €130.50 is trading 52.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €85.42.
GuruFocus considers Fortinet to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FO8:
Gross Margin %: 80.29% (near median its 10-year median of 76.59)
GF Value™: €85.42 vs. price of €130.50 (52.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 98.5% above the Software median (#298 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FO8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fortinet is a platform-based cybersecurity vendor with product offerings covering network security, cloud security, zero-trust access, and security operations. The firm derives a majority of its revenue through sales of its subscriptions and support-based business. The California-based firm has more than 800,000 customers across the world.
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