Cloudia Research SpAFRA:ZP2 16 Gross Margin % is 38.10% as of Dec. 2025, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 40.56. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZP2 with a GF Score™ of 16/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Cloudia Research SpA ranks worse than 54.1% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cloudia Research SpA's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ZP2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.09 Med: 40.56 Max: 49.76
Current: 37.09
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cloudia Research SpA was 49.76%. The lowest was 37.09%. And the median was 40.56%.
FRA:ZP2's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.1% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs FRA:ZP2: 37.09
Cloudia Research SpA had a gross margin of 38.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cloudia Research SpA was 0.00% per year.
Cloudia Research SpA (FRA:ZP2) 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
Cloudia Research SpA had a gross margin of 38.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Cloudia Research SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cloudia Research SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cloudia Research SpA'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:ZP2 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Cloudia Research SpA'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.
Cloudia Research SpA Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cloudia Research SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cloudia Research SpA'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.
Cloudia Research SpA (FRA:ZP2) has a Gross Margin % of 38.10% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cloudia Research SpA and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.56. Over the past decade, Cloudia Research SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.09 to 49.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Cloudia Research SpA ranks #1450 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 54.1%.
Is Cloudia Research SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Cloudia Research SpA's current Gross Margin % of 38.10% is near median its 10-year median of 40.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.09 to a high of 49.76. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Cloudia Research SpA's value of 38.10% is 5.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cloudia Research SpA ranks #1450 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cloudia Research SpA has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cloudia Research SpA's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cloudia Research SpA ranks #1450 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cloudia Research SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Cloudia Research SpA's value of 38.10% is 5.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Cloudia Research SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.09 to 49.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.56 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Cloudia Research SpA has consistently been below 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. Cloudia Research SpA's current Gross Margin % of 38.10% is 5.8% below 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 Cloudia Research SpA 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. Cloudia Research SpA's current Gross Margin % is 38.10%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cloudia Research SpA stock overvalued right now?
Cloudia Research SpA (FRA:ZP2) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.10%. The current Gross Margin % is 38.10%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.56 and 5.8% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Cloudia Research SpA's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 4 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 Cloudia Research SpA (FRA:ZP2), the current Gross Margin % is 38.10% 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.
Cloudia Research SpA operates in the IT sector, providing services aimed at the digital transformation of business activity. It is engaged in digital transformation process, designing and providing innovative and customized solutions that allows to implement automated and interconnected IT management systems, which replace previous systems, improving operational efficiency and competitiveness.
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