Professional Diversity NetworkIPDN +2.03%36 Gross Margin % is 34.56% as of Mar. 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 78.68. GuruFocus rates IPDN with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.32 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Professional Diversity Network ranks better than 57.3% on this metric.
Professional Diversity Network (NAS:IPDN) 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
Professional Diversity Network had a gross margin of 34.56% 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.
Professional Diversity Network Gross Margin % Related Terms
Professional Diversity Network Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Professional Diversity Network Gross Margin % Chart
IPDN vs GLXG, RLBY, GXXM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Professional Diversity Network'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.
Professional Diversity Network Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Professional Diversity Network's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Professional Diversity Network'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.
Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) has a Gross Margin % of 34.56% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 78.68. Over the past decade, Professional Diversity Network's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.04 to 88.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #430 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.7%.
Is Professional Diversity Network's Gross Margin % too high?
Professional Diversity Network's current Gross Margin % of 34.56% is 56% below median its 10-year median of 78.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.04 to a high of 88.25. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Professional Diversity Network's value of 34.56% is 0.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #430 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Professional Diversity Network has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Professional Diversity Network's Gross Margin % compare to GLXG and RLBY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Professional Diversity Network ranks #430 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Professional Diversity Network in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Professional Diversity Network's value of 34.56% is 0.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Professional Diversity Network's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.04 to 88.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.68 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Professional Diversity Network 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. Professional Diversity Network's current Gross Margin % of 34.56% is 0.3% 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 Professional Diversity Network and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Professional Diversity Network's current Gross Margin % is 34.56%, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 78.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Professional Diversity Network stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.32, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 53.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.56%, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 78.68 and 0.3% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Professional Diversity Network's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN), the current Gross Margin % is 34.56% 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 Professional Diversity Network (IPDN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Professional Diversity Network stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 53.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.32.
GuruFocus considers Professional Diversity Network to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for IPDN:
Gross Margin %: 34.56% (56% below median its 10-year median of 78.68)
GF Value™: $1.32 vs. price of $0.61 (53.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.3% above the Business Services median (#430 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPDN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Professional Diversity Network Business Description
Professional Diversity Network Inc provides access to networking, training, educational, and employment services to its registered users. It has three operating segments: the TalentAlly Network segment, which maintains and operates job board software and hosts career fairs; the National Association of Professional Women (NAPW) segment, which is a women-only professional networking organization; the RemoteMore segment; and Corporate Overhead. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the TalentAlly Network Segment.
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