Microlise GroupLSE:SAAS -1.22%52 Gross Margin % is 63.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 60.16. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAAS with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.38 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,681 Software companies, Microlise Group ranks better than 74.34% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Microlise Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAAS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 56.88 Med: 60.16 Max: 65.43
Current: 64.43
During the past 7 years, the highestGross Margin % of Microlise Group was 65.43%. The lowest was 56.88%. And the median was 60.16%.
LSE:SAAS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.34% of 2681
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs LSE:SAAS: 64.43
Microlise Group had a gross margin of 63.15% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Microlise Group was 3.00% per year.
Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) 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
Microlise Group had a gross margin of 63.15% 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.
Microlise Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Microlise Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Microlise Group'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:SAAS vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Microlise Group'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.
Microlise Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Microlise Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Microlise Group'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.
Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) has a Gross Margin % of 63.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Microlise Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 60.16. Over the past decade, Microlise Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.88 to 65.43. According to the industry distribution chart, Microlise Group ranks #688 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Microlise Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Microlise Group's current Gross Margin % of 63.15% is near median its 10-year median of 60.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.88 to a high of 65.43. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Microlise Group's value of 63.15% is 56.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Microlise Group ranks #688 out of 2681 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Microlise Group has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Microlise Group's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Microlise Group ranks #688 out of 2681 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Microlise Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Microlise Group's value of 63.15% is 56.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Microlise Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.88 to 65.43 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 60.16 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Microlise Group 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 40.45, 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. Microlise Group's current Gross Margin % of 63.15% is 56.1% 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 Microlise Group 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. Microlise Group's current Gross Margin % is 63.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 60.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Microlise Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.38, compared to a current price of £0.41 — trading 70.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 63.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 60.16 and 56.1% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Microlise Group's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 2 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 Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS), the current Gross Margin % is 63.15% 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 Microlise Group (LSE:SAAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Microlise Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.41 is trading 70.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.38.
GuruFocus considers Microlise Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAAS:
Gross Margin %: 63.15% (near median its 10-year median of 60.16)
GF Value™: £1.38 vs. price of £0.41 (70.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.1% above the Software median (#688 of 2681)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Microlise Group PLC is a provider of transportation management solutions to enterprise customers. It supports organizations to run their business more sustainably, cost-effectively, compliantly, and efficiently with telematics, real-time journey management, planning, and proof of delivery solutions. It delivers integrated location, performance, utilization, safety, and compliance information through various solutions. The company's offerings include fleet management SaaS solutions, including telematics, real-time journey management, route planning, vehicle tracking, and electronic proof of delivery. Geographically, the maximum revenue is generated from the UK, followed by the Rest of Europe and the Rest of the World.
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