Triad GroupLSE:TRD +3.03%73 Gross Margin % is 28.16% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 20.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:TRD with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.62 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Triad Group ranks worse than 67.5% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Triad Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:TRD'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 14.75 Med: 20.73 Max: 28.57
Current: 27.11
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Triad Group was 28.57%. The lowest was 14.75%. And the median was 20.73%.
LSE:TRD's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.5% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.445
vs LSE:TRD: 27.11
Triad Group had a gross margin of 28.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Triad Group was 3.10% per year.
Triad Group (LSE:TRD) 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
Triad Group had a gross margin of 28.16% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Triad Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Triad Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Triad 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:TRD vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Triad 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.
Triad Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Triad Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Triad 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.
Triad Group (LSE:TRD) has a Gross Margin % of 28.16% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Triad Group and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 20.73. Over the past decade, Triad Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.75 to 28.57. According to the industry distribution chart, Triad Group ranks #1809 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.5%.
Is Triad Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Triad Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.16% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 20.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.75 to a high of 28.57. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Triad Group's value of 28.16% is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Triad Group ranks #1809 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Triad Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Triad Group's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Triad Group ranks #1809 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Triad Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Triad Group's value of 28.16% is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Triad Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.75 to 28.57 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.73 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Triad Group 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 2,680 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. Triad Group's current Gross Margin % of 28.16% is 30.4% 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 Triad 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. Triad Group's current Gross Margin % is 28.16%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 20.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Triad Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Triad Group (LSE:TRD) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.62, compared to a current price of £3.40 — trading 6.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.16%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 20.73 and 30.4% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Triad Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Triad Group (LSE:TRD), the current Gross Margin % is 28.16% as of Mar. 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 Triad Group (LSE:TRD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Triad Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £3.40 is trading 6.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.62.
GuruFocus considers Triad Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:TRD:
Gross Margin %: 28.16% (36% above median its 10-year median of 20.73)
GF Value™: £3.62 vs. price of £3.40 (6.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Software median (#1809 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:TRD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Triad Group PLC is a UK-based company that is engaged in the provision of Information Technology (IT) consultancy and solutions services and IT resources to the public sector, private sector, and not-for-profit sector. Its services include consulting, programme management, project delivery, software delivery, and support activities. Geographically, it operates and derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
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