Teleperformance SETLPFF -4.36%80 Gross Margin % is 31.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 32.74. GuruFocus rates TLPFF with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of $126.53 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Teleperformance SE ranks worse than 54.72% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Teleperformance SE's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TLPFF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.64 Med: 32.74 Max: 34.47
Current: 31.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Teleperformance SE was 34.47%. The lowest was 31.64%. And the median was 32.74%.
TLPFF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 54.72% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs TLPFF: 31.64
Teleperformance SE had a gross margin of 31.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Teleperformance SE was -0.40% per year.
Teleperformance SE (OTCPK:TLPFF) 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
Teleperformance SE had a gross margin of 31.87% 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.
Teleperformance SE Gross Margin % Related Terms
Teleperformance SE Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Teleperformance SE'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.
TLPFF vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Teleperformance SE'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.
Teleperformance SE Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Teleperformance SE's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Teleperformance SE'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.
Teleperformance SE (TLPFF) has a Gross Margin % of 31.87% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Teleperformance SE and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 32.74. Over the past decade, Teleperformance SE's Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.64 to 34.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Teleperformance SE ranks #551 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Teleperformance SE's Gross Margin % too high?
Teleperformance SE's current Gross Margin % of 31.87% is near median its 10-year median of 32.74. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.64 to a high of 34.47. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Teleperformance SE's value of 31.87% is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Teleperformance SE ranks #551 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Teleperformance SE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Teleperformance SE's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Teleperformance SE ranks #551 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Teleperformance SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. Teleperformance SE's value of 31.87% is 7.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Teleperformance SE's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 31.64 to 34.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.74 vs. the industry median of 34.46, Teleperformance SE 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, 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. Teleperformance SE's current Gross Margin % of 31.87% is 7.5% 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 Teleperformance SE and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Teleperformance SE's current Gross Margin % is 31.87%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 32.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Teleperformance SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teleperformance SE (TLPFF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $126.53, compared to a current price of $61.60 — trading 51.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.87%, which is near median its 10-year median of 32.74 and 7.5% below the Business Services industry median of 34.46. Teleperformance SE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Teleperformance SE (TLPFF), the current Gross Margin % is 31.87% 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 Teleperformance SE (TLPFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Teleperformance SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $61.60 is trading 51.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $126.53.
GuruFocus considers Teleperformance SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TLPFF:
Gross Margin %: 31.87% (near median its 10-year median of 32.74)
GF Value™: $126.53 vs. price of $61.60 (51.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Business Services median (#551 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLPFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Teleperformance SE provides outsourced customer experience management services, such as customer care solutions, technical support, customer acquisition services, digital solutions, analytics, visa application management, debt collection services, interpreting and translation services, and back-office services. The clients of Teleperformance's services range over various industries, from telecoms and technology firms to the public and retail sectors. The company is organized into two operating segments: Core Services & D.I.B.S (Digital Integrated Business Services) and Specialized Services. A vast majority of the companies revenue is generated by the Core Services & D.I.B.S segment.
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