Ctac NVSTU:TAC -2.66%77 Gross Margin % is 27.67% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 28.34. GuruFocus rates STU:TAC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.39 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,680 Software companies, Ctac NV ranks worse than 78.73% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ctac NV's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €17.4 Mil. Ctac NV's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €62.9 Mil. Therefore, Ctac NV's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 27.67%.
Warning Sign:
Ctac NV gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ctac NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:TAC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.57 Med: 28.34 Max: 30.76
Current: 20.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ctac NV was 30.76%. The lowest was 20.57%. And the median was 28.34%.
STU:TAC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 78.73% of 2680
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.45
vs STU:TAC: 20.57
Ctac NV had a gross margin of 27.67% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ctac NV was -7.80% per year.
Ctac NV (STU:TAC) 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
Ctac NV had a gross margin of 27.67% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Ctac NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ctac NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ctac NV'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:TAC vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Ctac NV'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.
Ctac NV Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Ctac NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ctac NV'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.
Ctac NV (STU:TAC) has a Gross Margin % of 27.67% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ctac NV and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.34. Over the past decade, Ctac NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.57 to 30.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Ctac NV ranks #2110 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.7%.
Is Ctac NV's Gross Margin % too high?
Ctac NV's current Gross Margin % of 27.67% is near median its 10-year median of 28.34. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.57 to a high of 30.76. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Ctac NV's value of 27.67% is 31.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ctac NV ranks #2110 out of 2680 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ctac NV has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ctac NV's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Ctac NV ranks #2110 out of 2680 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ctac NV in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Ctac NV's value of 27.67% is 31.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Ctac NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.57 to 30.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.34 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Ctac NV 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 40.45, 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. Ctac NV's current Gross Margin % of 27.67% is 31.6% 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 Ctac NV 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. Ctac NV's current Gross Margin % is 27.67%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ctac NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ctac NV (STU:TAC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.39, compared to a current price of €2.93 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 27.67%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.34 and 31.6% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Ctac NV's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 4 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 Ctac NV (STU:TAC), the current Gross Margin % is 27.67% 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 Ctac NV (STU:TAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ctac NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.93 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.39.
GuruFocus considers Ctac NV to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TAC:
Gross Margin %: 27.67% (near median its 10-year median of 28.34)
GF Value™: €3.39 vs. price of €2.93 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% below the Software median (#2110 of 2680)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ctac NV is a group of specialist IT companies offering expertise and services. The group offers a full range of IT services: from strategic advice and transformation through to the supply of specialist IT professionals via staffing services. The group provides services to the retail, manufacturing, wholesale, third-party logistics, and consumer products industries. The essential product of the company is the XV retail suite. The company classifies its business under geographical segments, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Others. The Netherlands region generates the majority of revenue for the company.
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