The historical rank and industry rank for Cordel Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:3EW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -194.36 Med: -17.69 Max: 88.03
Current: 73.43
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cordel Group was 88.03%. The lowest was -194.36%. And the median was -17.69%.
STU:3EW's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.03% of 2676
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.5
vs STU:3EW: 73.43
Cordel Group had a gross margin of 68.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cordel Group was 0.00% per year.
Cordel Group (STU:3EW) 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
Cordel Group had a gross margin of 68.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Cordel Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cordel Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cordel 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.
STU:3EW vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Cordel 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.
Cordel Group Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cordel Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cordel 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.
Cordel Group (STU:3EW) has a Gross Margin % of 68.10% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cordel Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cordel Group ranks #454 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 17%.
Is Cordel Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Cordel Group's current Gross Margin % is 68.10%. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. Cordel Group's value of 68.10% is 68.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cordel Group ranks #454 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cordel Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cordel Group's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cordel Group ranks #454 out of 2676 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cordel Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. Cordel Group's value of 68.10% is 68.1% above this benchmark. 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 40.50, based on 2,676 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. Cordel Group's current Gross Margin % of 68.10% is 68.1% 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 Cordel Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cordel Group's current Gross Margin % is 68.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cordel Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cordel Group (STU:3EW) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.10, compared to a current price of €0.13 — trading 32% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 68.10% and 68.1% above the Software industry median of 40.50. Cordel Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 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 Cordel Group (STU:3EW), the current Gross Margin % is 68.10% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Cordel Group (STU:3EW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cordel Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.13 is trading 32% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.10.
GuruFocus considers Cordel Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:3EW:
Gross Margin %: 68.10%
GF Value™: €0.10 vs. price of €0.13 (32% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.1% above the Software median (#454 of 2676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:3EW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cordel Group PLC is a software company with operations in Australia, USA and the UK. The company produces specialist software and hardware for capturing, analysing and reporting on large datasets within the transport sector, employing sophisticated artificial intelligence algorithms. The company also designs and manufactures LiDAR (Light Detection And Ranging) sensors optimised and ruggedised for train and other vehicle data capture applications. Its Cordel Connect is an open-data inspection management platform that enables the storage, management, visualization, and intelligent analysis of railway inspection data. It derives the majority of its revenue from the Americas.
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