GECI InternationalSTU:G8C0 +1.00%49 Gross Margin % is 19.15% as of Sep. 2025, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 23.79. GuruFocus rates STU:G8C0 with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €1.72 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,676 Software companies, GECI International ranks worse than 82.1% on this metric.
GECI International gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for GECI International's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:G8C0'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.22 Med: 23.79 Max: 38.53
Current: 18.22
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of GECI International was 38.53%. The lowest was 18.22%. And the median was 23.79%.
STU:G8C0's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 82.1% of 2676
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.5
vs STU:G8C0: 18.22
GECI International had a gross margin of 19.15% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for GECI International was -1.50% per year.
GECI International (STU:G8C0) 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
GECI International had a gross margin of 19.15% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
GECI International Gross Margin % Related Terms
GECI International Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for GECI 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:G8C0 vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, GECI 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.
GECI International Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, GECI International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where GECI 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.
GECI International (STU:G8C0) has a Gross Margin % of 19.15% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on GECI International and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 23.79. Over the past decade, GECI International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.22 to 38.53. According to the industry distribution chart, GECI International ranks #2197 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82.1%.
Is GECI International's Gross Margin % too high?
GECI International's current Gross Margin % of 19.15% is 20% below median its 10-year median of 23.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.22 to a high of 38.53. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. GECI International's value of 19.15% is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, GECI International ranks #2197 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, GECI International has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does GECI International's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, GECI International ranks #2197 out of 2676 companies for Gross Margin %. This places GECI International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.50. GECI International's value of 19.15% is 52.7% below this benchmark. Historically, GECI International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.22 to 38.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.79 vs. the industry median of 40.50, GECI International 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 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. GECI International's current Gross Margin % of 19.15% is 52.7% 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 GECI International 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. GECI International's current Gross Margin % is 19.15%, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 23.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is GECI International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GECI International (STU:G8C0) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.72, compared to a current price of €2.02 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 19.15%, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 23.79 and 52.7% below the Software industry median of 40.50. GECI International's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 GECI International (STU:G8C0), the current Gross Margin % is 19.15% 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 GECI International (STU:G8C0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, GECI International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €2.02 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €1.72.
GuruFocus considers GECI International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:G8C0:
Gross Margin %: 19.15% (20% below median its 10-year median of 23.79)
GF Value™: €1.72 vs. price of €2.02 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.7% below the Software median (#2197 of 2676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:G8C0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
GECI International specializes in consulting and digital transformation. The company also provides a platform for solutions and services in Cybersecurity.
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