Big TechnologiesLSE:BIG +1.03%82 Gross Margin % is 64.64% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 70.71. GuruFocus rates LSE:BIG with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,678 Software companies, Big Technologies ranks better than 76.14% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Big Technologies's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BIG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.07 Med: 70.71 Max: 80.91
Current: 66.07
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Big Technologies was 80.91%. The lowest was 66.07%. And the median was 70.71%.
LSE:BIG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.14% of 2678
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.455
vs LSE:BIG: 66.07
Big Technologies had a gross margin of 64.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Big Technologies was -0.80% per year.
Big Technologies (LSE:BIG) 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
Big Technologies had a gross margin of 64.64% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Big Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Big Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Big Technologies'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.
LSE:BIG vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Big Technologies'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.
Big Technologies Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Big Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Big Technologies'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.
Big Technologies (LSE:BIG) has a Gross Margin % of 64.64% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Big Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 70.71. Over the past decade, Big Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.07 to 80.91. According to the industry distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #639 out of 2678 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 23.9%.
Is Big Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Big Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 64.64% is near median its 10-year median of 70.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.07 to a high of 80.91. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. Big Technologies' value of 64.64% is 59.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #639 out of 2678 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Big Technologies has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Big Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Big Technologies ranks #639 out of 2678 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Big Technologies in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.46. Big Technologies' value of 64.64% is 59.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Big Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.07 to 80.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 70.71 vs. the industry median of 40.46, Big Technologies 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 40.46, based on 2,678 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. Big Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 64.64% is 59.8% 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 Big Technologies and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Big Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 64.64%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 70.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Big Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Technologies (LSE:BIG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.29, compared to a current price of £0.98 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 64.64%, which is near median its 10-year median of 70.71 and 59.8% above the Software industry median of 40.46. Big Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Big Technologies (LSE:BIG), the current Gross Margin % is 64.64% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Big Technologies (LSE:BIG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Big Technologies stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.98 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.29.
GuruFocus considers Big Technologies to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BIG:
Gross Margin %: 64.64% (near median its 10-year median of 70.71)
GF Value™: £1.29 vs. price of £0.98 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.8% above the Software median (#639 of 2678)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BIG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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