Precise Biometrics ABPRBCF 27 Gross Margin % is 71.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 80.24. GuruFocus rates PRBCF with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.24 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Precise Biometrics AB ranks better than 84.71% on this metric.
PRBCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.71% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs PRBCF: 72.82
Precise Biometrics AB had a gross margin of 71.77% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Precise Biometrics AB was -2.80% per year.
Precise Biometrics AB (OTCPK:PRBCF) 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
Precise Biometrics AB had a gross margin of 71.77% 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.
Precise Biometrics AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Precise Biometrics AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Precise Biometrics AB'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.
PRBCF vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Precise Biometrics AB'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.
Precise Biometrics AB Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Precise Biometrics AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Precise Biometrics AB'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.
Precise Biometrics AB (PRBCF) has a Gross Margin % of 71.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Precise Biometrics AB and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 80.24. Over the past decade, Precise Biometrics AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.71 to 97.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #154 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.3%.
Is Precise Biometrics AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Precise Biometrics AB's current Gross Margin % of 71.77% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 80.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 63.71 to a high of 97.98. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Precise Biometrics AB's value of 71.77% is 108.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #154 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Precise Biometrics AB has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Precise Biometrics AB's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Precise Biometrics AB ranks #154 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Precise Biometrics AB in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Precise Biometrics AB's value of 71.77% is 108.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Precise Biometrics AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 63.71 to 97.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 80.24 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Precise Biometrics AB 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. Precise Biometrics AB's current Gross Margin % of 71.77% is 108.3% 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 Precise Biometrics AB and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Precise Biometrics AB's current Gross Margin % is 71.77%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 80.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Precise Biometrics AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precise Biometrics AB (PRBCF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.24, compared to a current price of $0.18 — trading 25% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 71.77%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 80.24 and 108.3% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Precise Biometrics AB's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Precise Biometrics AB (PRBCF), the current Gross Margin % is 71.77% 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 Precise Biometrics AB (PRBCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Precise Biometrics AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.18 is trading 25% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.24.
GuruFocus considers Precise Biometrics AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PRBCF:
Gross Margin %: 71.77% (11% below median its 10-year median of 80.24)
GF Value™: $0.24 vs. price of $0.18 (25% below fair value)
Industry Position: 108.3% above the Business Services median (#154 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PRBCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Precise Biometrics AB is engaged in the business of developing and selling identification software for the authentication of people's identity in mobile phones, laptops, smart cards, and products with sensors. The company has two product segments: Digital Identity and Biometric Technologies. In the Biometric Technologies segment which generates key revenue, the company licenses, among other things, its fingerprint software to sensor manufacturers and includes products like BioMatch, BioLive, and BioEnhance. The Digital Identity segment offers system solutions for visitor management and physical biometric access. The company provides premium solutions that enable secure and seamless access to data, mobile devices, premises, and trusted identities.
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