Climb Global SolutionsSTU:PYA 94 Gross Margin % is 14.53% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 16.39. GuruFocus rates STU:PYA with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.66. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,453 Hardware companies, Climb Global Solutions ranks worse than 72.36% on this metric.
STU:PYA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.36% of 2453
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.52
vs STU:PYA: 15.55
Climb Global Solutions had a gross margin of 14.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Climb Global Solutions was 4.80% per year.
Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) 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
Climb Global Solutions had a gross margin of 14.53% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Climb Global Solutions Gross Margin % Related Terms
Climb Global Solutions Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Climb Global Solutions'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:PYA vs EACO, SPRS, TAIT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Climb Global Solutions'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.
Climb Global Solutions Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Climb Global Solutions's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Climb Global Solutions'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.
Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) has a Gross Margin % of 14.53% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Climb Global Solutions and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 16.39. Over the past decade, Climb Global Solutions' Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.13 to 19.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Climb Global Solutions ranks #1775 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Climb Global Solutions' Gross Margin % too high?
Climb Global Solutions' current Gross Margin % of 14.53% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 16.39. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.13 to a high of 19.56. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Climb Global Solutions' value of 14.53% is 40.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Climb Global Solutions ranks #1775 out of 2453 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Climb Global Solutions has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Climb Global Solutions' Gross Margin % compare to EACO and SPRS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Climb Global Solutions ranks #1775 out of 2453 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Climb Global Solutions in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Climb Global Solutions' value of 14.53% is 40.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Climb Global Solutions' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.13 to 19.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 16.39 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Climb Global Solutions 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.52, based on 2,453 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. Climb Global Solutions's current Gross Margin % of 14.53% is 40.7% 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 Climb Global Solutions and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Climb Global Solutions's current Gross Margin % is 14.53%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 16.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Climb Global Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) has a current Gross Margin % of 14.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.66, compared to a current price of €5.70 — trading 25.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.53%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 16.39 and 40.7% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Climb Global Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA), the current Gross Margin % is 14.53% 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 Climb Global Solutions (STU:PYA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Climb Global Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.70 is trading 25.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.66.
Key valuation signals for STU:PYA:
Gross Margin %: 14.53% (11% below median its 10-year median of 16.39)
GF Value™: €7.66 vs. price of €5.70 (25.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.7% below the Hardware median (#1775 of 2453)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:PYA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Climb Global Solutions Inc is a cloud-based, value-added IT distribution and solutions company specializing in emerging technologies. It operates across the USA, Canada, United Kingdom, and Europe through multiple business units, including Climb Channel Solutions, Sigma, Grey Matter, Interwork, and TechXtend. The company is organized into two reportable operating segments. The Distribution segment distributes technical software to corporate resellers, value-added resellers (VARs), consultants, and systems integrators under the name Climb Channel Solutions. The Solutions segment is a cloud solutions provider and value-added reseller of software, hardware, and services to customers under the name Grey Matter.
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