E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama ASIST:EDATA +0.54%68 Gross Margin % is 15.49% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 16.47. GuruFocus rates IST:EDATA with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺7.95 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS ranks worse than 90.52% on this metric.
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS (IST:EDATA) 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
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS had a gross margin of 15.49% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS 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.
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS Gross Margin % Chart
IST:EDATA vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS'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.
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS'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.
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS (IST:EDATA) has a Gross Margin % of 15.49% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.47. Over the past decade, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.46 to 21.09. According to the industry distribution chart, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS ranks #2426 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 90.5%.
Is E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % too high?
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's current Gross Margin % of 15.49% is near median its 10-year median of 16.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.46 to a high of 21.09. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's value of 15.49% is 61.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS ranks #2426 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS ranks #2426 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's value of 15.49% is 61.7% below this benchmark. Historically, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.46 to 21.09 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.47 vs. the industry median of 40.45, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS has consistently been below 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 2,680 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. E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's current Gross Margin % of 15.49% is 61.7% below 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 E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS 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. E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's current Gross Margin % is 15.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS (IST:EDATA) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺7.95, compared to a current price of ₺18.70 — trading 135.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.47 and 61.7% below the Software industry median of 40.45. E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 5 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 E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS (IST:EDATA), the current Gross Margin % is 15.49% 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 E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS (IST:EDATA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺18.70 is trading 135.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺7.95.
GuruFocus considers E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:EDATA:
Gross Margin %: 15.49% (near median its 10-year median of 16.47)
GF Value™: ₺7.95 vs. price of ₺18.70 (135.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% below the Software median (#2426 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:EDATA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS Business Description
E-DATA Teknoloji Pazarlama AS provides technology consultancy to Turkey's institutions and organizations. Its solution areas include Network and Network Security products, Antivirus, APT Protection, DataCenter Solutions, Disk Backup, Secure Print Solutions, KVKK / GDPR / ISO27001, Certified Data Deletion, Penetration-Vulnerability testing, System Tools - Desktop Solutions, Server / Storage, Application Security, Data Security, Patch Management, Backup Software.
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