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PSI Software SEFRA:PSAN +0.45%74 Gross Margin % is 61.69% as of Dec. 2025, which is 115% above its 10-year median of 28.72. GuruFocus rates FRA:PSAN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €28.92 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Software companies, PSI Software SE ranks worse than 71.71% on this metric.
PSI Software SE gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -6.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PSI Software SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:PSAN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.48 Med: 28.72 Max: 34.22
Current: 24.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PSI Software SE was 34.22%. The lowest was 24.48%. And the median was 28.72%.
FRA:PSAN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.71% of 2690
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.5
vs FRA:PSAN: 24.78
PSI Software SE had a gross margin of 61.69% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PSI Software SE was -6.20% per year.
PSI Software SE (FRA:PSAN) 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
PSI Software SE had a gross margin of 61.69% 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.
PSI Software SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
PSI Software SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PSI Software 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:PSAN vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, PSI Software 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.
PSI Software SE Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PSI Software SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PSI Software 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.
PSI Software SE (FRA:PSAN) has a Gross Margin % of 61.69% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PSI Software SE and its competitors. This is 115% above median its historical median of 28.72. Over the past decade, PSI Software SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.48 to 34.22. According to the industry distribution chart, PSI Software SE ranks #1929 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is PSI Software SE's Gross Margin % too high?
PSI Software SE's current Gross Margin % of 61.69% is 115% above median its 10-year median of 28.72. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.48 to a high of 34.22. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. PSI Software SE's value of 61.69% is 52.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PSI Software SE ranks #1929 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PSI Software SE has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PSI Software SE's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PSI Software SE ranks #1929 out of 2690 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PSI Software SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. PSI Software SE's value of 61.69% is 52.3% above this benchmark. Historically, PSI Software SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.48 to 34.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.72 vs. the industry median of 40.50, PSI Software 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 40.50, based on 2,690 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. PSI Software SE's current Gross Margin % of 61.69% is 52.3% 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 PSI Software SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PSI Software SE's current Gross Margin % is 61.69%, which is 115% above median its own 10-year median of 28.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PSI Software SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PSI Software SE (FRA:PSAN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.92, compared to a current price of €44.80 — trading 54.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 61.69%, which is 115% above median its 10-year median of 28.72 and 52.3% above the Software industry median of 40.50. PSI Software SE's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 8 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 PSI Software SE (FRA:PSAN), the current Gross Margin % is 61.69% 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 PSI Software SE (FRA:PSAN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PSI Software SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €44.80 is trading 54.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.92.
GuruFocus considers PSI Software SE to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PSAN:
Gross Margin %: 61.69% (115% above median its 10-year median of 28.72)
GF Value™: €28.92 vs. price of €44.80 (54.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% above the Software median (#1929 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PSAN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PSI Software SE is a software producer in process control and information systems. Its core business consists of process control and information systems for managing energy and material flows in industries tailored to the electricity, gas, oil, and district heating sectors, engineering, automobile, and automotive supply and logistics sectors. The company's segments include Energy Management, which offers intelligent solutions for utility companies in the electricity, gas, oil, and water sectors; the Production Management segment provides solutions for planning and controlling production processes in metals production, logistics, mechanical engineering, and automotive manufacturing. It generates maximum revenue from the Energy Management segment.
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