Information Planning CoIPNAF +4.93%88 Gross Margin % is 60.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 60.81. GuruFocus rates IPNAF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.89. Among 2,685 Software companies, Information Planning Co ranks better than 74.6% on this metric.
IPNAF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.6% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs IPNAF: 64.62
Information Planning Co had a gross margin of 60.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Information Planning Co was 2.50% per year.
Information Planning Co (OTCPK:IPNAF) 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
Information Planning Co had a gross margin of 60.22% 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.
Information Planning Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Information Planning Co 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.
IPNAF vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Information Planning Co'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.
Information Planning Co Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Information Planning Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Planning Co'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.
Information Planning Co (IPNAF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Information Planning Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.81. Over the past decade, Information Planning Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.56 to 66.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Planning Co ranks #682 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.4%.
Is Information Planning Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Information Planning Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.22% is near median its 10-year median of 60.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 53.56 to a high of 66.74. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Information Planning Co's value of 60.22% is 48.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Planning Co ranks #682 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Information Planning Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Planning Co's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Information Planning Co ranks #682 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Information Planning Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Information Planning Co's value of 60.22% is 48.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Information Planning Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 53.56 to 66.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.81 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Information Planning Co 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 2,685 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. Information Planning Co's current Gross Margin % of 60.22% is 48.9% 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 Information Planning Co 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. Information Planning Co's current Gross Margin % is 60.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Information Planning Co stock overvalued right now?
Information Planning Co (IPNAF) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.22%. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.89, compared to a current price of $5.75 — trading 16.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.81 and 48.9% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Information Planning Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100. 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 Information Planning Co (IPNAF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.22% 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 Information Planning Co (IPNAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information Planning Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.75 is trading 16.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.89.
Key valuation signals for IPNAF:
Gross Margin %: 60.22% (near median its 10-year median of 60.81)
GF Value™: $6.89 vs. price of $5.75 (16.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.9% above the Software median (#682 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPNAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Information Planning Co Ltd is engaged in the provision of business system consulting services mainly for financial institutions including banks, credit unions, credit cooperatives, and other deposit acceptance financial institutions. It provides credit risk management system, rating system, financing support system and planning, development and delegation of system data input. It is also engaged in leasing and management of real estate business.
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