4Sight HoldingsJSE:4SI +1.35%64 Gross Margin % is 41.51% as of Feb. 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 54.82. GuruFocus rates JSE:4SI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of R0.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, 4Sight Holdings ranks better than 52.59% on this metric.
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
4Sight Holdings had a gross margin of 41.51% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
4Sight Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
4Sight Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 4Sight 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.
JSE:4SI vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, 4Sight 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.
4Sight Holdings Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, 4Sight Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 4Sight 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.
4Sight Holdings (JSE:4SI) has a Gross Margin % of 41.51% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on 4Sight Holdings and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 54.82. Over the past decade, 4Sight Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.44 to 87.26. According to the industry distribution chart, 4Sight Holdings ranks #1271 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.4%.
Is 4Sight Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
4Sight Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 41.51% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 54.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.44 to a high of 87.26. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. 4Sight Holdings' value of 41.51% is 2.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 4Sight Holdings ranks #1271 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 4Sight Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4Sight Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, 4Sight Holdings ranks #1271 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts 4Sight Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.41. 4Sight Holdings' value of 41.51% is 2.7% above this benchmark. Historically, 4Sight Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.44 to 87.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.82 vs. the industry median of 40.41, 4Sight 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.41, based on 2,681 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. 4Sight Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 41.51% is 2.7% 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 4Sight Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4Sight Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 41.51%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 54.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4Sight Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4Sight Holdings (JSE:4SI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R0.86, compared to a current price of R0.75 — trading 12.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.51%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 54.82 and 2.7% above the Software industry median of 40.41. 4Sight Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 4Sight Holdings (JSE:4SI), the current Gross Margin % is 41.51% as of Feb. 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 4Sight Holdings (JSE:4SI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4Sight Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R0.75 is trading 12.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of R0.86.
GuruFocus considers 4Sight Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:4SI:
Gross Margin %: 41.51% (24% below median its 10-year median of 54.82)
GF Value™: R0.86 vs. price of R0.75 (12.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2.7% above the Software median (#1271 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:4SI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
4Sight Holdings Ltd, through its subsidiaries, provides technology solutions for various industries in South Africa. The company's operating segment includes the Business Environment (BE) cluster; Information Technology (IT) cluster; Operational Technology (OT); Channel Partner (CP) cluster; and Shared Services Cluster. It generates maximum revenue from the Operational Technology (OT) cluster segment. Geographically, the company has a presence in South Africa, the Rest of Africa, Europe Middle East and Australasia, and the Americas.
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