NowVertical GroupNOWVF -1.67%34 Gross Margin % is 48.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 49.70. GuruFocus rates NOWVF with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,685 Software companies, NowVertical Group ranks better than 61.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for NowVertical Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
NOWVF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 42.87 Med: 49.7 Max: 70.6
Current: 50.04
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of NowVertical Group was 70.60%. The lowest was 42.87%. And the median was 49.70%.
NOWVF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 61.15% of 2685
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs NOWVF: 50.04
NowVertical Group had a gross margin of 48.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for NowVertical Group was 0.00% per year.
NowVertical Group (OTCPK:NOWVF) 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
NowVertical Group had a gross margin of 48.31% 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.
NowVertical Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
NowVertical Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NowVertical 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.
NOWVF vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, NowVertical 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.
NowVertical Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NowVertical Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NowVertical 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.
NowVertical Group (NOWVF) has a Gross Margin % of 48.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on NowVertical Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 49.70. Over the past decade, NowVertical Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.87 to 70.60. According to the industry distribution chart, NowVertical Group ranks #1043 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38.8%.
Is NowVertical Group's Gross Margin % too high?
NowVertical Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.31% is near median its 10-year median of 49.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 42.87 to a high of 70.60. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. NowVertical Group's value of 48.31% is 19.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NowVertical Group ranks #1043 out of 2685 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, NowVertical Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NowVertical Group's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NowVertical Group ranks #1043 out of 2685 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts NowVertical Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. NowVertical Group's value of 48.31% is 19.4% above this benchmark. Historically, NowVertical Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 42.87 to 70.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 49.70 vs. the industry median of 40.45, NowVertical 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 2,685 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. NowVertical Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.31% is 19.4% 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 NowVertical 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. NowVertical Group's current Gross Margin % is 48.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 49.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NowVertical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NowVertical Group (NOWVF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.15, compared to a current price of $0.09 — trading 41% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 49.70 and 19.4% above the Software industry median of 40.45. NowVertical Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 NowVertical Group (NOWVF), the current Gross Margin % is 48.31% 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 NowVertical Group (NOWVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NowVertical Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.09 is trading 41% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.15.
GuruFocus considers NowVertical Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NOWVF:
Gross Margin %: 48.31% (near median its 10-year median of 49.70)
GF Value™: $0.15 vs. price of $0.09 (41% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% above the Software median (#1043 of 2685)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NOWVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NowVertical Group Inc is a data, analytics, and vertical intelligence company. The Company has two reportable operating segments: Operations, which includes the operating companies and Corporate.
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