The Hackett GroupHCKT +0.33%60 Gross Margin % is 42.64% as of Mar. 2026, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 36.37. GuruFocus rates HCKT with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $24.32 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, The Hackett Group ranks worse than 50.76% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Hackett Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HCKT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 30.53 Med: 36.37 Max: 40.01
Current: 40.01
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of The Hackett Group was 40.01%. The lowest was 30.53%. And the median was 36.37%.
HCKT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.76% of 2683
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs HCKT: 40.01
The Hackett Group had a gross margin of 42.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for The Hackett Group was 3.60% per year.
The Hackett Group (NAS:HCKT) 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
The Hackett Group had a gross margin of 42.64% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
The Hackett Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Hackett Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Hackett Group'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.
HCKT vs CNDT, TTGT, UIS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, The Hackett Group'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.
The Hackett Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Hackett Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hackett Group'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.
The Hackett Group (HCKT) has a Gross Margin % of 42.64% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Hackett Group and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 36.37. Over the past decade, The Hackett Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.53 to 40.01. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1362 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is The Hackett Group's Gross Margin % too high?
The Hackett Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.64% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 36.37. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.53 to a high of 40.01. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. The Hackett Group's value of 42.64% is 5.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1362 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Hackett Group has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hackett Group's Gross Margin % compare to CNDT and TTGT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Hackett Group ranks #1362 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Hackett Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. The Hackett Group's value of 42.64% is 5.4% above this benchmark. Historically, The Hackett Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.53 to 40.01 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 36.37 vs. the industry median of 40.45, The Hackett Group 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 2,683 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. The Hackett Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.64% is 5.4% 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 The Hackett Group 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. The Hackett Group's current Gross Margin % is 42.64%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 36.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hackett Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group (HCKT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $24.32, compared to a current price of $10.53 — trading 56.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.64%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 36.37 and 5.4% above the Software industry median of 40.45. The Hackett Group's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT), the current Gross Margin % is 42.64% 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 The Hackett Group (HCKT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hackett Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.53 is trading 56.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $24.32.
GuruFocus considers The Hackett Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for HCKT:
Gross Margin %: 42.64% (17% above median its 10-year median of 36.37)
GF Value™: $24.32 vs. price of $10.53 (56.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% above the Software median (#1362 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCKT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Hackett Group Inc is an IP platform-based Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) strategic consulting and executive advisory digital transformation firm. The Hackett Group provides dedicated expertise in Gen AI-enabled enterprise transformation services across the front, mid and back office areas, including its highly recognized Oracle, SAP, OneStream and Coupa implementation offerings. It operates in three segments Oracle Solutions, SAP Solutions, and Global S&BT. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Global S&BT segment in the United States.
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