IONOS Group SEFRA:IOS +3.04%54 Gross Margin % is 60.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 52.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:IOS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, IONOS Group SE ranks better than 70.17% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IONOS Group SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:IOS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 46 Med: 52.48 Max: 59.72
Current: 59.72
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of IONOS Group SE was 59.72%. The lowest was 46.00%. And the median was 52.48%.
FRA:IOS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.17% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs FRA:IOS: 59.72
IONOS Group SE had a gross margin of 60.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IONOS Group SE was 0.00% per year.
IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) 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
IONOS Group SE had a gross margin of 60.77% 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.
IONOS Group SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
IONOS Group SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IONOS Group SE'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:IOS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, IONOS Group SE'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.
IONOS Group SE Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IONOS Group SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IONOS Group SE'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.
IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) has a Gross Margin % of 60.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IONOS Group SE and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 52.48. Over the past decade, IONOS Group SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.00 to 59.72. According to the industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #801 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 29.8%.
Is IONOS Group SE's Gross Margin % too high?
IONOS Group SE's current Gross Margin % of 60.77% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 52.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 46.00 to a high of 59.72. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. IONOS Group SE's value of 60.77% is 50.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #801 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IONOS Group SE has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IONOS Group SE's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IONOS Group SE ranks #801 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts IONOS Group SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. IONOS Group SE's value of 60.77% is 50.2% above this benchmark. Historically, IONOS Group SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 46.00 to 59.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.48 vs. the industry median of 40.45, IONOS Group SE 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 2,685 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. IONOS Group SE's current Gross Margin % of 60.77% is 50.2% 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 IONOS Group SE 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. IONOS Group SE's current Gross Margin % is 60.77%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 52.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IONOS Group SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.89, compared to a current price of €27.10 — trading 8.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.77%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 52.48 and 50.2% above the Software industry median of 40.45. IONOS Group SE's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 1 warning sign 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 IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS), the current Gross Margin % is 60.77% 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 IONOS Group SE (FRA:IOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IONOS Group SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.10 is trading 8.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.89.
GuruFocus considers IONOS Group SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:IOS:
Gross Margin %: 60.77% (16% above median its 10-year median of 52.48)
GF Value™: €24.89 vs. price of €27.10 (8.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.2% above the Software median (#801 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:IOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IONOS Group SE is an international digitalization partner and cloud enabler for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as for individual users and larger corporate customers. It offers a comprehensive product portfolio in the areas of web presence and productivity, as well as cloud solutions, which is further supported by customer care and infrastructure. In addition, IONOS offers an online marketplace for buying, selling, and parking domains. The company's operating segments include Digital Solutions & Cloud segment which offers its customers customized server products and other solutions to set up an online presence and maintain their IT infrastructure. Geographically, it derives key revenue from Germany.
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