ActiveOpsSTU:95D -2.01%76 Gross Margin % is 84.28% as of Sep. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 81.22. GuruFocus rates STU:95D with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.03. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, ActiveOps ranks better than 91.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ActiveOps's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €20.21 Mil. ActiveOps's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was €23.98 Mil. Therefore, ActiveOps's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 84.28%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ActiveOps's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:95D'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 74.22 Med: 81.22 Max: 83.93
Current: 83.81
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of ActiveOps was 83.93%. The lowest was 74.22%. And the median was 81.22%.
STU:95D's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.19% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.445
vs STU:95D: 83.81
ActiveOps had a gross margin of 84.28% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ActiveOps was 2.00% per year.
ActiveOps (STU:95D) 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
ActiveOps had a gross margin of 84.28% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
ActiveOps Gross Margin % Related Terms
ActiveOps Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ActiveOps'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:95D vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, ActiveOps'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.
ActiveOps Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, ActiveOps's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ActiveOps'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.
ActiveOps (STU:95D) has a Gross Margin % of 84.28% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ActiveOps and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 81.22. Over the past decade, ActiveOps' Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.22 to 83.93. According to the industry distribution chart, ActiveOps ranks #236 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is ActiveOps' Gross Margin % too high?
ActiveOps' current Gross Margin % of 84.28% is near median its 10-year median of 81.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 74.22 to a high of 83.93. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. ActiveOps' value of 84.28% is 108.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ActiveOps ranks #236 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ActiveOps has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ActiveOps' Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, ActiveOps ranks #236 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ActiveOps in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. ActiveOps' value of 84.28% is 108.4% above this benchmark. Historically, ActiveOps' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 74.22 to 83.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 81.22 vs. the industry median of 40.45, ActiveOps 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 2,680 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. ActiveOps's current Gross Margin % of 84.28% is 108.4% 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 ActiveOps 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. ActiveOps's current Gross Margin % is 84.28%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 81.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ActiveOps stock overvalued right now?
ActiveOps (STU:95D) has a current Gross Margin % of 84.28%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.03, compared to a current price of €2.92 — trading 43.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 84.28%, which is near median its 10-year median of 81.22 and 108.4% above the Software industry median of 40.45. ActiveOps' overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 ActiveOps (STU:95D), the current Gross Margin % is 84.28% as of Sep. 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 ActiveOps (STU:95D) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ActiveOps stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.92 is trading 43.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.03.
Key valuation signals for STU:95D:
Gross Margin %: 84.28% (near median its 10-year median of 81.22)
GF Value™: €2.03 vs. price of €2.92 (43.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.4% above the Software median (#236 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:95D stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ActiveOps PLC is a leader in Management Process Automation, providing a SaaS platform to large enterprises with complex and often global back-offices. The group's software and embedded back-office operations management methodology enable enterprises to adopt a data-driven, scientific approach to organizing work and managing capacity. The group has two reporting segments, SaaS and Training and Implementation services. The Group generates the majority of its revenue from SaaS and operates across three regions: EMEIA, North America, and APAC, with the majority of its revenue coming from EMEIA.
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