IP Strategy HoldingsIPST -11.33%10 Gross Margin % is 68.28% as of Mar. 2026, which is 153% above its 10-year median of 26.99. GuruFocus rates IPST with a GF Score™ of 10/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 617 Capital Markets companies, IP Strategy Holdings ranks better than 61.91% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for IP Strategy Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IPST'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.3 Med: 26.99 Max: 60.12
Current: 60.12
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of IP Strategy Holdings was 60.12%. The lowest was 25.30%. And the median was 26.99%.
IPST's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.91% of 617
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 48.3
vs IPST: 60.12
IP Strategy Holdings had a gross margin of 68.28% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for IP Strategy Holdings was 0.00% per year.
IP Strategy Holdings (NAS:IPST) 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
IP Strategy Holdings had a gross margin of 68.28% 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.
IP Strategy Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
IP Strategy Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IP Strategy Holdings'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.
IPST vs ABTS, MWAI, PMAX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, IP Strategy Holdings'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.
IP Strategy Holdings Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IP Strategy Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IP Strategy Holdings'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.
IP Strategy Holdings (IPST) has a Gross Margin % of 68.28% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IP Strategy Holdings and its competitors. This is 153% above median its historical median of 26.99. Over the past decade, IP Strategy Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.30 to 60.12. According to the industry distribution chart, IP Strategy Holdings ranks #235 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 38.1%.
Is IP Strategy Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
IP Strategy Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 68.28% is 153% above median its 10-year median of 26.99. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.30 to a high of 60.12. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 48.30. IP Strategy Holdings' value of 68.28% is 41.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IP Strategy Holdings ranks #235 out of 617 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IP Strategy Holdings has a GF Score™ of 10/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IP Strategy Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ABTS and MWAI?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, IP Strategy Holdings ranks #235 out of 617 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts IP Strategy Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 48.30. IP Strategy Holdings' value of 68.28% is 41.4% above this benchmark. Historically, IP Strategy Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.30 to 60.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.99 vs. the industry median of 48.30, IP Strategy Holdings 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 48.30, based on 617 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. IP Strategy Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 68.28% is 41.4% 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 IP Strategy Holdings and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 48.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IP Strategy Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 68.28%, which is 153% above median its own 10-year median of 26.99. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IP Strategy Holdings stock overvalued right now?
IP Strategy Holdings (IPST) has a current Gross Margin % of 68.28%. The current Gross Margin % is 68.28%, which is 153% above median its 10-year median of 26.99 and 41.4% above the Capital Markets industry median of 48.30. IP Strategy Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 10/100 with 6 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 IP Strategy Holdings (IPST), the current Gross Margin % is 68.28% 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.
IP Strategy Holdings Inc operate a diversified business centered on digital asset-based infrastructure and intellectual property (IP) management, supplemented by a legacy craft spirits operating segment. The Company provides public market investors with broad exposure to the around $80 trillion programmable intellectual property economy in a regulated equity format. Its treasury reserve of $IP tokens provides direct participation in the Story ecosystem, which enables on-chain registration, licensing, and monetization of intellectual property.
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