SSC Security ServicesSECUF +0.19%68 Gross Margin % is 15.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 16.26. GuruFocus rates SECUF with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.14 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, SSC Security Services ranks worse than 83.02% 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
SSC Security Services had a gross margin of 15.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
SSC Security Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
SSC Security Services Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SSC Security Services'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.
SECUF vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, SSC Security Services'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.
SSC Security Services Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, SSC Security Services's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSC Security Services'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.
SSC Security Services (SECUF) has a Gross Margin % of 15.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SSC Security Services and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 16.26. Over the past decade, SSC Security Services' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.90 to 64.11. According to the industry distribution chart, SSC Security Services ranks #836 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is SSC Security Services' Gross Margin % too high?
SSC Security Services' current Gross Margin % of 15.60% is near median its 10-year median of 16.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.90 to a high of 64.11. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. SSC Security Services' value of 15.60% is 54.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSC Security Services ranks #836 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SSC Security Services has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSC Security Services' Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, SSC Security Services ranks #836 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SSC Security Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. SSC Security Services' value of 15.60% is 54.8% below this benchmark. Historically, SSC Security Services' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.90 to 64.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.26 vs. the industry median of 34.50, SSC Security Services 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, 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. SSC Security Services's current Gross Margin % of 15.60% is 54.8% 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 SSC Security Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSC Security Services's current Gross Margin % is 15.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 16.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSC Security Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSC Security Services (SECUF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.14, compared to a current price of $3.13 — trading 46.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 15.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 16.26 and 54.8% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. SSC Security Services' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 SSC Security Services (SECUF), the current Gross Margin % is 15.60% 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 SSC Security Services (SECUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSC Security Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.13 is trading 46.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.14.
GuruFocus considers SSC Security Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SECUF:
Gross Margin %: 15.60% (near median its 10-year median of 16.26)
GF Value™: $2.14 vs. price of $3.13 (46.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% below the Business Services median (#836 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SECUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SSC Security Services Corp is a provider of protective security services and cyber security services to corporate and public sector clients across Canada. The company operates through the Security, Legacy Operations, and Corporate segments, with the Security segment providing protective services, cyber security services, and security system design, sales, installation, monitoring, and alarm response, and generating the majority of revenue. Legacy Operations relate to the previous canola streaming business, while the Corporate segment includes intersegment charges and corporate overhead costs, and the Company provides security services for enterprise customers across Canada.
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