BIO-key InternationalSTU:BJO0 38 Gross Margin % is 82.44% as of Mar. 2026, which is 24% above its 10-year median of 66.29. GuruFocus rates STU:BJO0 with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of €258.50. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, BIO-key International ranks better than 86.89% on this metric.
STU:BJO0's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 86.89% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs STU:BJO0: 77.29
BIO-key International had a gross margin of 82.44% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for BIO-key International was -1.00% per year.
BIO-key International (STU:BJO0) 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
BIO-key International had a gross margin of 82.44% 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.
BIO-key International Gross Margin % Related Terms
BIO-key International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BIO-key International'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:BJO0 vs IVDA, SUGP, VRME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, BIO-key International'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.
BIO-key International Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, BIO-key International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BIO-key International'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.
BIO-key International (STU:BJO0) has a Gross Margin % of 82.44% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BIO-key International and its competitors. This is 24% above median its historical median of 66.29. According to the industry distribution chart, BIO-key International ranks #132 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is BIO-key International's Gross Margin % too high?
BIO-key International's current Gross Margin % of 82.44% is 24% above median its 10-year median of 66.29. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. BIO-key International's value of 82.44% is 139% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BIO-key International ranks #132 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, BIO-key International has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BIO-key International's Gross Margin % compare to IVDA and SUGP?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, BIO-key International ranks #132 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BIO-key International in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. BIO-key International's value of 82.44% is 139% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 66.29 vs. the industry median of 34.50, BIO-key International 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 34.50, 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. BIO-key International's current Gross Margin % of 82.44% is 139% 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 BIO-key International 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. BIO-key International's current Gross Margin % is 82.44%, which is 24% above median its own 10-year median of 66.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BIO-key International stock overvalued right now?
BIO-key International (STU:BJO0) has a current Gross Margin % of 82.44%. The stock's GF Value™ is €258.50, compared to a current price of €460.80 — trading 78.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 82.44%, which is 24% above median its 10-year median of 66.29 and 139% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. BIO-key International's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 BIO-key International (STU:BJO0), the current Gross Margin % is 82.44% 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 BIO-key International (STU:BJO0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BIO-key International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €460.80 is trading 78.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €258.50.
Key valuation signals for STU:BJO0:
Gross Margin %: 82.44% (24% above median its 10-year median of 66.29)
GF Value™: €258.50 vs. price of €460.80 (78.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 139% above the Business Services median (#132 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:BJO0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BIO-key International Inc is a identity and access management (IAM) platform provider enabling secure work-from-anywhere for enterprise, education, and government customers using secure multi-factor authentication (MFA). Its products include PortalGuard and PortalGuard Identity-as-a-Service (IDaaS) enterprise IAM, WEB-key biometric civil and large-scale ID infrastructure, MobileAuth mobile phone authentication application for iOS and Android, and high-quality, low-cost accessory fingerprint scanner and FIDO-compliant hardware to provide a full and complete solution for identity-innovating customers. The company operates as one operating segment. Its solutions are Passwordless Authentication, Secure Roving Employees, Education, Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Manufacturing, etc.
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