Skillcast GroupLSE:SKL 48 Gross Margin % is 75.89% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 72.07. GuruFocus rates LSE:SKL with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.50 (Fairly Valued). Among 2,676 Software companies, Skillcast Group ranks better than 85.13% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Skillcast Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SKL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.94 Med: 72.07 Max: 78.23
Current: 75.69
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Skillcast Group was 78.23%. The lowest was 68.94%. And the median was 72.07%.
LSE:SKL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.13% of 2676
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.5
vs LSE:SKL: 75.69
Skillcast Group had a gross margin of 75.89% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Skillcast Group was 1.70% per year.
Skillcast Group (LSE:SKL) 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
Skillcast Group had a gross margin of 75.89% 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.
Skillcast Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Skillcast Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Skillcast 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:SKL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Skillcast 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.
Skillcast Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Skillcast Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Skillcast 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.
Skillcast Group (LSE:SKL) has a Gross Margin % of 75.89% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Skillcast Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.07. Over the past decade, Skillcast Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.94 to 78.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Skillcast Group ranks #398 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Skillcast Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Skillcast Group's current Gross Margin % of 75.89% is near median its 10-year median of 72.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.94 to a high of 78.23. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. Skillcast Group's value of 75.89% is 87.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Skillcast Group ranks #398 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Skillcast Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Skillcast Group's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Skillcast Group ranks #398 out of 2676 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Skillcast Group in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. Skillcast Group's value of 75.89% is 87.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Skillcast Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.94 to 78.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.07 vs. the industry median of 40.50, Skillcast 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 40.50, based on 2,676 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. Skillcast Group's current Gross Margin % of 75.89% is 87.4% 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 Skillcast Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Skillcast Group's current Gross Margin % is 75.89%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Skillcast Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skillcast Group (LSE:SKL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.50, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 75.89%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.07 and 87.4% above the Software industry median of 40.50. Skillcast Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100. 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 Skillcast Group (LSE:SKL), the current Gross Margin % is 75.89% 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 Skillcast Group (LSE:SKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Skillcast Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.46 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.50.
GuruFocus considers Skillcast Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SKL:
Gross Margin %: 75.89% (near median its 10-year median of 72.07)
GF Value™: £0.50 vs. price of £0.46 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% above the Software median (#398 of 2676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Skillcast Group PLC is engaged in providing management services to other entities in the group. The Group provides software and content subscriptions and related professional services to enable companies to transform their staff compliance. The company has two revenue streams: SaaS subscriptions - The Group provides subscriptions to its content and technology products to the customer for subscription periods that are typically twelve months. The revenue is recognized evenly over the period of subscription; and Professional services - The Group provides customized and standard content to its clients under fixed-price contracts. Geographically, it operates in the UK, Europe, and the Rest of the world. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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