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Kron Teknoloji ASIST:KRONT -2.18%77 Gross Margin % is 86.27% as of Jun. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 84.25. GuruFocus rates IST:KRONT with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺15.18 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,690 Software companies, Kron Teknoloji AS ranks better than 94.61% on this metric.
Kron Teknoloji AS (IST:KRONT) 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
Kron Teknoloji AS had a gross margin of 86.27% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Kron Teknoloji AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Kron Teknoloji AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kron Teknoloji AS'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.
IST:KRONT vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Kron Teknoloji 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.
Kron Teknoloji AS Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Kron Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kron Teknoloji 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.
Kron Teknoloji AS (IST:KRONT) has a Gross Margin % of 86.27% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kron Teknoloji AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.25. Over the past decade, Kron Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 77.97 to 90.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Kron Teknoloji AS ranks #145 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Kron Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Kron Teknoloji AS's current Gross Margin % of 86.27% is near median its 10-year median of 84.25. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 77.97 to a high of 90.33. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.68. Kron Teknoloji AS's value of 86.27% is 112.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kron Teknoloji AS ranks #145 out of 2690 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kron Teknoloji AS has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kron Teknoloji AS's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Kron Teknoloji AS ranks #145 out of 2690 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kron Teknoloji AS in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.68. Kron Teknoloji AS's value of 86.27% is 112.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Kron Teknoloji AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 77.97 to 90.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.25 vs. the industry median of 40.68, Kron Teknoloji AS 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 40.68, based on 2,690 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. Kron Teknoloji AS's current Gross Margin % of 86.27% is 112.1% 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 Kron Teknoloji AS and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kron Teknoloji AS's current Gross Margin % is 86.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kron Teknoloji AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kron Teknoloji AS (IST:KRONT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺15.18, compared to a current price of ₺25.16 — trading 65.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 86.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.25 and 112.1% above the Software industry median of 40.68. Kron Teknoloji AS's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Kron Teknoloji AS (IST:KRONT), the current Gross Margin % is 86.27% as of Jun. 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 Kron Teknoloji AS (IST:KRONT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kron Teknoloji AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺25.16 is trading 65.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺15.18.
GuruFocus considers Kron Teknoloji AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:KRONT:
Gross Margin %: 86.27% (near median its 10-year median of 84.25)
GF Value™: ₺15.18 vs. price of ₺25.16 (65.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.1% above the Software median (#145 of 2690)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:KRONT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kron Teknoloji AS produces high technology solutions for the operational efficiency and security needs of corporate enterprises in finance, energy and health sectors, particularly in telecommunications. It offers advanced technology software products for the needs of medium and large size enterprises in the areas of service activation, quality assurance systems, ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Access Control Systems, high performance real-time data processing, and next generation security and audit.
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