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Paycloud HoldingsTSE:4015 -0.58%70 Gross Margin % is 41.77% as of Feb. 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 58.76. GuruFocus rates TSE:4015 with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of 円908.04 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,684 Software companies, Paycloud Holdings ranks worse than 50.82% on this metric.
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
Paycloud Holdings had a gross margin of 41.76% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 => 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.
Paycloud Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Paycloud Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paycloud Holdings'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.
TSE:4015 vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Paycloud Holdings'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.
Paycloud Holdings Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Paycloud Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paycloud Holdings'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.
Paycloud Holdings (TSE:4015) has a Gross Margin % of 41.77% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Paycloud Holdings and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 58.76. Over the past decade, Paycloud Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.13 to 70.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Paycloud Holdings ranks #1364 out of 2684 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Paycloud Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Paycloud Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 41.77% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 58.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.13 to a high of 70.25. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.12. Paycloud Holdings' value of 41.77% is 4.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paycloud Holdings ranks #1364 out of 2684 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Paycloud Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paycloud Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Paycloud Holdings ranks #1364 out of 2684 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Paycloud Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.12. Paycloud Holdings' value of 41.77% is 4.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Paycloud Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.13 to 70.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 58.76 vs. the industry median of 40.12, Paycloud Holdings 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.12, based on 2,684 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. Paycloud Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 41.77% is 4.1% 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 Paycloud Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paycloud Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 41.77%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 58.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paycloud Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycloud Holdings (TSE:4015) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円908.04, compared to a current price of 円515.00 — trading 43.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.77%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 58.76 and 4.1% above the Software industry median of 40.12. Paycloud Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Paycloud Holdings (TSE:4015), the current Gross Margin % is 41.77% as of Feb. 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 Paycloud Holdings (TSE:4015) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Paycloud Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円515.00 is trading 43.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円908.04.
GuruFocus considers Paycloud Holdings to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4015:
Gross Margin %: 41.77% (29% below median its 10-year median of 58.76)
GF Value™: 円908.04 vs. price of 円515.00 (43.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.1% above the Software median (#1364 of 2684)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4015 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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