plenum AGFRA:PLEK -1.33%62 Gross Margin % is 163.83% as of Dec. 2025, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 84.47. GuruFocus rates FRA:PLEK with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.96 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,005 Business Services companies, plenum AG ranks better than 89.45% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. plenum AG's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €17.56 Mil. plenum AG's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €10.72 Mil. Therefore, plenum AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 163.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for plenum AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PLEK'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.69 Med: 84.47 Max: 87.95
Current: 84.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of plenum AG was 87.95%. The lowest was 17.69%. And the median was 84.47%.
FRA:PLEK's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 89.45% of 1005
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs FRA:PLEK: 84.25
plenum AG had a gross margin of 163.83% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for plenum AG was -0.90% per year.
plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) 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
plenum AG had a gross margin of 163.83% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
plenum AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
plenum AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for plenum AG'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:PLEK vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, plenum AG'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.
plenum AG Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, plenum AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where plenum AG'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.
plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) has a Gross Margin % of 163.83% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on plenum AG and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 84.47. Over the past decade, plenum AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 87.95. According to the industry distribution chart, plenum AG ranks #106 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is plenum AG's Gross Margin % too high?
plenum AG's current Gross Margin % of 163.83% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 84.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.69 to a high of 87.95. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. plenum AG's value of 163.83% is 375.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, plenum AG ranks #106 out of 1005 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, plenum AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does plenum AG's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, plenum AG ranks #106 out of 1005 companies for Gross Margin %. This places plenum AG in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. plenum AG's value of 163.83% is 375.4% above this benchmark. Historically, plenum AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.69 to 87.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.47 vs. the industry median of 34.46, plenum AG 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 34.46, 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. plenum AG's current Gross Margin % of 163.83% is 375.4% 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 plenum AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. plenum AG's current Gross Margin % is 163.83%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 84.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is plenum AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.96, compared to a current price of €2.96 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 163.83%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 84.47 and 375.4% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. plenum AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 3 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 plenum AG (FRA:PLEK), the current Gross Margin % is 163.83% 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 plenum AG (FRA:PLEK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, plenum AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.96 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.96.
GuruFocus considers plenum AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PLEK:
Gross Margin %: 163.83% (94% above median its 10-year median of 84.47)
GF Value™: €5.96 vs. price of €2.96 (50.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 375.4% above the Business Services median (#106 of 1005)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PLEK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
plenum AG is a German company which offers consulting services to financial companies, telecom, utilities, and logistics firms. The firm offers marketing, process optimization, and IT consulting services.
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