Infas Holding AGSTU:IFS -2.19%65 Gross Margin % is 72.51% as of Dec. 2025, which is 27% above its 10-year median of 57.09. GuruFocus rates STU:IFS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of €4.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 946 Media - Diversified companies, Infas Holding AG ranks better than 68.5% on this metric.
Infas Holding AG gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Infas Holding AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:IFS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.79 Med: 57.09 Max: 66.11
Current: 52.83
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Infas Holding AG was 66.11%. The lowest was 37.79%. And the median was 57.09%.
STU:IFS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 68.5% of 946
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.91
vs STU:IFS: 52.83
Infas Holding AG had a gross margin of 72.51% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Infas Holding AG was -7.30% per year.
Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS) 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
Infas Holding AG had a gross margin of 72.51% 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.
Infas Holding AG Gross Margin % Related Terms
Infas Holding AG Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Infas Holding AG'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:IFS vs APP, OMC, TTD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Infas Holding AG'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.
Infas Holding AG Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Infas Holding AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Infas Holding AG'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.
Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS) has a Gross Margin % of 72.51% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Infas Holding AG and its competitors. This is 27% above median its historical median of 57.09. Over the past decade, Infas Holding AG's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.79 to 66.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Infas Holding AG ranks #298 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.5%.
Is Infas Holding AG's Gross Margin % too high?
Infas Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 72.51% is 27% above median its 10-year median of 57.09. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.79 to a high of 66.11. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Infas Holding AG's value of 72.51% is 86.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Infas Holding AG ranks #298 out of 946 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Infas Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Infas Holding AG's Gross Margin % compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Infas Holding AG ranks #298 out of 946 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Infas Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.91. Infas Holding AG's value of 72.51% is 86.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Infas Holding AG's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.79 to 66.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.09 vs. the industry median of 38.91, Infas Holding AG 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.91, based on 946 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. Infas Holding AG's current Gross Margin % of 72.51% is 86.4% 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 Infas Holding AG and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Infas Holding AG's current Gross Margin % is 72.51%, which is 27% above median its own 10-year median of 57.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Infas Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.65, compared to a current price of €6.70 — trading 44.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.51%, which is 27% above median its 10-year median of 57.09 and 86.4% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.91. Infas Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 7 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 Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS), the current Gross Margin % is 72.51% 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 Infas Holding AG (STU:IFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Infas Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €6.70 is trading 44.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €4.65.
GuruFocus considers Infas Holding AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:IFS:
Gross Margin %: 72.51% (27% above median its 10-year median of 57.09)
GF Value™: €4.65 vs. price of €6.70 (44.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 86.4% above the Media - Diversified median (#298 of 946)
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