GSTechnologiesLSE:GST Gross Margin % is 36.52% as of Sep. 2025, which is 4003% above its 10-year median of 0.89. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, GSTechnologies ranks worse than 68.93% 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
GSTechnologies had a gross margin of 36.52% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
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GSTechnologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GSTechnologies'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:GST vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, GSTechnologies'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.
GSTechnologies Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GSTechnologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GSTechnologies'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.
GSTechnologies (LSE:GST) has a Gross Margin % of 36.52% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GSTechnologies and its competitors. This is 4003% above median its historical median of 0.89. According to the industry distribution chart, GSTechnologies ranks #1848 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is GSTechnologies' Gross Margin % too high?
GSTechnologies' current Gross Margin % of 36.52% is 4003% above median its 10-year median of 0.89. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. GSTechnologies' value of 36.52% is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GSTechnologies ranks #1848 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does GSTechnologies' Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GSTechnologies ranks #1848 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GSTechnologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. GSTechnologies' value of 36.52% is 9.7% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.89 vs. the industry median of 40.45, GSTechnologies 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 2,681 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. GSTechnologies's current Gross Margin % of 36.52% is 9.7% 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 GSTechnologies 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. GSTechnologies's current Gross Margin % is 36.52%, which is 4003% above median its own 10-year median of 0.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GSTechnologies stock overvalued right now?
GSTechnologies (LSE:GST) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.52%. The current Gross Margin % is 36.52%, which is 4003% above median its 10-year median of 0.89 and 9.7% below the Software industry median of 40.45. 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 GSTechnologies (LSE:GST), the current Gross Margin % is 36.52% as of Sep. 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.
GSTechnologies Ltd is a technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It operates three main business divisions: blockchain-based payment and financial services, foreign exchange (FX) solutions, and crypto asset exchange and wealth management. The company provides technology solutions across multiple countries, including the UK, Canada, Lithuania, Singapore, and Australia. Its services focus on fintech innovations, leveraging blockchain and digital asset technologies to offer secure payment systems, currency exchange, and wealth management products. Revenue is generated through its financial technology services and related technology platforms. The entity operates in one business segment, namely Information Data Technology and Infrastructure.
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