Trend MicroMEX:4704N 79 Gross Margin % is 77.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 78.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:4704N with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,797.92. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, Trend Micro ranks better than 86.37% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Trend Micro's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN6,496 Mil. Trend Micro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN8,393 Mil. Therefore, Trend Micro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 77.40%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Trend Micro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:4704N'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.4 Med: 78 Max: 82.54
Current: 77.34
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Trend Micro was 82.54%. The lowest was 74.40%. And the median was 78.00%.
MEX:4704N's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.37% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs MEX:4704N: 77.34
Trend Micro had a gross margin of 77.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Trend Micro was -0.50% per year.
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
Trend Micro had a gross margin of 77.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Trend Micro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Trend Micro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Trend Micro'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.
MEX:4704N vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Trend Micro'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.
Trend Micro Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Trend Micro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Trend Micro'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.
Trend Micro (MEX:4704N) has a Gross Margin % of 77.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Trend Micro and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 78.00. Over the past decade, Trend Micro's Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.40 to 82.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #366 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 13.6%.
Is Trend Micro's Gross Margin % too high?
Trend Micro's current Gross Margin % of 77.40% is near median its 10-year median of 78.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.40 to a high of 82.54. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Trend Micro's value of 77.40% is 91.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #366 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Trend Micro has a GF Score™ of 79/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Trend Micro's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Trend Micro ranks #366 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Trend Micro in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Trend Micro's value of 77.40% is 91.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Trend Micro's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.40 to 82.54 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 78.00 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Trend Micro 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 2,685 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. Trend Micro's current Gross Margin % of 77.40% is 91.3% 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 Trend Micro 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. Trend Micro's current Gross Margin % is 77.40%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 78.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Trend Micro stock overvalued right now?
Trend Micro (MEX:4704N) has a current Gross Margin % of 77.40%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,797.92, compared to a current price of MXN1,120.16 — trading 37.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.40%, which is near median its 10-year median of 78.00 and 91.3% above the Software industry median of 40.45. Trend Micro's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Trend Micro (MEX:4704N), the current Gross Margin % is 77.40% 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 Trend Micro (MEX:4704N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Trend Micro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,120.16 is trading 37.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,797.92.
Key valuation signals for MEX:4704N:
Gross Margin %: 77.40% (near median its 10-year median of 78.00)
GF Value™: MXN1,797.92 vs. price of MXN1,120.16 (37.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 91.3% above the Software median (#366 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:4704N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Trend Micro Inc provides antivirus and other security products that protect the flow of information on PCs, file servers, e-mail servers, and the Internet gateway. The company operates through four geographic segments: Japan, North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
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