PBSystemsFSE:4447 12 Gross Margin % is 29.73% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% above its 10-year median of 27.59. GuruFocus rates FSE:4447 with a GF Score™ of 12/100 and a GF Value™ of 円878.59. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, PBSystems ranks worse than 67.01% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PBSystems's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円329 Mil. PBSystems's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円1,108 Mil. Therefore, PBSystems's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.73%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PBSystems's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FSE:4447'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.42 Med: 27.59 Max: 31.27
Current: 27.3
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of PBSystems was 31.27%. The lowest was 25.42%. And the median was 27.59%.
FSE:4447's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.01% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.445
vs FSE:4447: 27.30
PBSystems had a gross margin of 29.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PBSystems was -0.80% per year.
PBSystems (FSE:4447) 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
PBSystems had a gross margin of 29.73% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
PBSystems Gross Margin % Related Terms
PBSystems Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBSystems'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.
FSE:4447 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, PBSystems'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.
PBSystems Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, PBSystems's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBSystems'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.
PBSystems (FSE:4447) has a Gross Margin % of 29.73% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PBSystems and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.59. Over the past decade, PBSystems' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.42 to 31.27. According to the industry distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #1796 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67%.
Is PBSystems' Gross Margin % too high?
PBSystems' current Gross Margin % of 29.73% is near median its 10-year median of 27.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.42 to a high of 31.27. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. PBSystems' value of 29.73% is 26.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #1796 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PBSystems has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBSystems' Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, PBSystems ranks #1796 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PBSystems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. PBSystems' value of 29.73% is 26.5% below this benchmark. Historically, PBSystems' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.42 to 31.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.59 vs. the industry median of 40.45, PBSystems 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. PBSystems's current Gross Margin % of 29.73% is 26.5% 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 PBSystems 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. PBSystems's current Gross Margin % is 29.73%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBSystems stock overvalued right now?
PBSystems (FSE:4447) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.73%. The stock's GF Value™ is 円878.59, compared to a current price of 円519.00 — trading 40.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.73%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.59 and 26.5% below the Software industry median of 40.45. PBSystems' overall GF Score™ is 12/100 with 5 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 PBSystems (FSE:4447), the current Gross Margin % is 29.73% 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 PBSystems (FSE:4447) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBSystems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円519.00 is trading 40.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円878.59.
Key valuation signals for FSE:4447:
Gross Margin %: 29.73% (near median its 10-year median of 27.59)
GF Value™: 円878.59 vs. price of 円519.00 (40.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.5% below the Software median (#1796 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSE:4447 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBSystems Inc is involved in the Secure Cloud Systems Business which includes cloud an enterprise's Core Systems, and Emotional Systems Business which manufactures and sells VR-theater 4D king.
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