Easy Software AGHAM:ESY +1.00%67 Gross Margin % is 77.85% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 77.02. GuruFocus rates HAM:ESY with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.10 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Easy Software AG ranks better than 86.8% on this metric.
Easy Software AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Easy Software AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HAM:ESY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 72.2 Med: 77.02 Max: 83.3
Current: 77.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Easy Software AG was 83.30%. The lowest was 72.20%. And the median was 77.02%.
HAM:ESY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.8% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs HAM:ESY: 77.85
Easy Software AG had a gross margin of 77.85% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Easy Software AG was -1.50% per year.
Easy Software AG (HAM:ESY) 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
Easy Software AG had a gross margin of 77.85% 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.
Easy Software AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Easy Software AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Easy Software 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.
HAM:ESY vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Easy Software 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.
Easy Software AG Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Easy Software AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Easy Software 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.
Easy Software AG (HAM:ESY) has a Gross Margin % of 77.85% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Easy Software AG and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 77.02. Over the past decade, Easy Software AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.20 to 83.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Easy Software AG ranks #354 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Easy Software AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Easy Software AG's current Gross Margin % of 77.85% is near median its 10-year median of 77.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 72.20 to a high of 83.30. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Easy Software AG's value of 77.85% is 92.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Easy Software AG ranks #354 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Easy Software AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Easy Software AG's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Easy Software AG ranks #354 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Easy Software AG in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Easy Software AG's value of 77.85% is 92.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Easy Software AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 72.20 to 83.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 77.02 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Easy Software 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.45, based on 2,681 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. Easy Software AG's current Gross Margin % of 77.85% is 92.5% 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 Easy Software AG 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. Easy Software AG's current Gross Margin % is 77.85%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 77.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Easy Software AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easy Software AG (HAM:ESY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.10, compared to a current price of €20.20 — trading 25.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.85%, which is near median its 10-year median of 77.02 and 92.5% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Easy Software AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Easy Software AG (HAM:ESY), the current Gross Margin % is 77.85% 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 Easy Software AG (HAM:ESY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Easy Software AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €20.20 is trading 25.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.10.
GuruFocus considers Easy Software AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:ESY:
Gross Margin %: 77.85% (near median its 10-year median of 77.02)
GF Value™: €16.10 vs. price of €20.20 (25.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 92.5% above the Software median (#354 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:ESY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Easy Software AG is a developer and provider of software solutions for electronic document management and enterprise content management. It provides solutions for revision-proof document and data archiving for all relevant documents and records.
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