Insight EnterprisesNSIT +3.92%73 Gross Margin % is 21.72% as of Mar. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 15.47. GuruFocus rates NSIT with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $157.31 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Insight Enterprises ranks worse than 56.41% on this metric.
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
Insight Enterprises had a gross margin of 21.72% 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.
Insight Enterprises Gross Margin % Related Terms
Insight Enterprises Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Insight Enterprises'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.
NSIT vs CNXN, NLST, SCSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Insight Enterprises'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.
Insight Enterprises Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Insight Enterprises's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Insight Enterprises'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.
Insight Enterprises (NSIT) has a Gross Margin % of 21.72% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Insight Enterprises and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 15.47. Over the past decade, Insight Enterprises' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.55 to 21.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1382 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Insight Enterprises' Gross Margin % too high?
Insight Enterprises' current Gross Margin % of 21.72% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 15.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.55 to a high of 21.97. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Insight Enterprises' value of 21.72% is 11.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1382 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Insight Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Insight Enterprises' Gross Margin % compare to CNXN and NLST?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Insight Enterprises ranks #1382 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Insight Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Insight Enterprises' value of 21.72% is 11.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Insight Enterprises' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.55 to 21.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.47 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Insight Enterprises 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Insight Enterprises's current Gross Margin % of 21.72% is 11.5% 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 Insight Enterprises and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Insight Enterprises's current Gross Margin % is 21.72%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 15.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Insight Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises (NSIT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $157.31, compared to a current price of $118.25 — trading 24.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.72%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 15.47 and 11.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.53. Insight Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT), the current Gross Margin % is 21.72% 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 Insight Enterprises (NSIT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Insight Enterprises stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $118.25 is trading 24.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $157.31.
GuruFocus considers Insight Enterprises to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSIT:
Gross Margin %: 21.72% (40% above median its 10-year median of 15.47)
GF Value™: $157.31 vs. price of $118.25 (24.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 11.5% below the Hardware median (#1382 of 2450)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSIT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Insight Enterprises Inc is a Fortune IT provider engaged in helping businesses of all sizes, large enterprises, government agencies, schools, and healthcare organizations. The company has three geographic operating segments: North America, EMEA, and APAC. It generates maximum revenue from the North America segment. The company provides digital workplace, cloud/data center transformation, IT modernization, Cyber Security and supply chain optimization solutions and services.
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