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ICF InternationalFRA:G6V +2.16%84 Gross Margin % is 37.23% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 36.40. GuruFocus rates FRA:G6V with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €80.50. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, ICF International ranks better than 54.03% on this metric.
ICF International (FRA:G6V) 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
ICF International had a gross margin of 37.23% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
ICF International Gross Margin % Related Terms
ICF International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ICF International'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:G6V vs CRAI, HURN, ROMA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, ICF International'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.
ICF International Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ICF International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ICF International'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.
ICF International (FRA:G6V) has a Gross Margin % of 37.23% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ICF International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 36.40. Over the past decade, ICF International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.47 to 37.22. According to the industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #462 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is ICF International's Gross Margin % too high?
ICF International's current Gross Margin % of 37.23% is near median its 10-year median of 36.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.47 to a high of 37.22. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. ICF International's value of 37.23% is 8.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ICF International ranks #462 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ICF International has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ICF International's Gross Margin % compare to CRAI and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ICF International ranks #462 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts ICF International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.31. ICF International's value of 37.23% is 8.5% above this benchmark. Historically, ICF International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.47 to 37.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.40 vs. the industry median of 34.31, ICF International 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 34.31, based on 1,005 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. ICF International's current Gross Margin % of 37.23% is 8.5% 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 ICF International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ICF International's current Gross Margin % is 37.23%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 36.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ICF International stock overvalued right now?
ICF International (FRA:G6V) has a current Gross Margin % of 37.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is €80.50, compared to a current price of €71.00 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.23%, which is near median its 10-year median of 36.40 and 8.5% above the Business Services industry median of 34.31. ICF International's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 7 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 ICF International (FRA:G6V), the current Gross Margin % is 37.23% 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 ICF International (FRA:G6V) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ICF International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €71.00 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €80.50.
Key valuation signals for FRA:G6V:
Gross Margin %: 37.23% (near median its 10-year median of 36.40)
GF Value™: €80.50 vs. price of €71.00 (11.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.5% above the Business Services median (#462 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:G6V stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ICF International Inc provides professional services and technology-based solutions, including management, technology and policy consulting and implementation services, to government and commercial clients in the U.S. and internationally. Its government clients include U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments and international governments, as well as commercial clients inside and outside the U.S. It supports clients in Energy, Environment, Infrastructure and Disaster Recovery; Health and Social Programs; and Security and Other Civilian and Commercial markets. The company delivers services across the life cycle of a policy, program or project through Advisory Services, Program Implementation, Analytics Services, Digital Services and Engagement Services.
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