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GenetecTSE:4492 -0.72%77 Gross Margin % is 38.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 38.29. GuruFocus rates TSE:4492 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of 円758.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,688 Software companies, Genetec ranks worse than 53.31% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Genetec's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円2,273 Mil. Genetec's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 円5,873 Mil. Therefore, Genetec's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 38.70%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Genetec's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSE:4492'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 32.63 Med: 38.29 Max: 41.9
Current: 37.77
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of Genetec was 41.90%. The lowest was 32.63%. And the median was 38.29%.
TSE:4492's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.31% of 2688
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.48
vs TSE:4492: 37.77
Genetec had a gross margin of 38.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Genetec was -0.50% per year.
Genetec (TSE:4492) 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
Genetec had a gross margin of 38.70% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Genetec Gross Margin % Related Terms
Genetec Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genetec'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:4492 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Genetec'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.
Genetec Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Genetec's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genetec'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.
Genetec (TSE:4492) has a Gross Margin % of 38.70% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Genetec and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.29. Over the past decade, Genetec's Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.63 to 41.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Genetec ranks #1433 out of 2688 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 53.3%.
Is Genetec's Gross Margin % too high?
Genetec's current Gross Margin % of 38.70% is near median its 10-year median of 38.29. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 32.63 to a high of 41.90. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Genetec's value of 38.70% is 4.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genetec ranks #1433 out of 2688 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Genetec has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genetec's Gross Margin % compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Genetec ranks #1433 out of 2688 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Genetec in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.48. Genetec's value of 38.70% is 4.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Genetec's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 32.63 to 41.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.29 vs. the industry median of 40.48, Genetec 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 40.48, based on 2,688 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. Genetec's current Gross Margin % of 38.70% is 4.4% 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 Genetec and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genetec's current Gross Margin % is 38.70%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genetec stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetec (TSE:4492) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円758.81, compared to a current price of 円412.00 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 38.70%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.29 and 4.4% below the Software industry median of 40.48. Genetec's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Genetec (TSE:4492), the current Gross Margin % is 38.70% 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 Genetec (TSE:4492) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genetec stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of 円412.00 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of 円758.81.
GuruFocus considers Genetec to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSE:4492:
Gross Margin %: 38.70% (near median its 10-year median of 38.29)
GF Value™: 円758.81 vs. price of 円412.00 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.4% below the Software median (#1433 of 2688)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:4492 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genetec Corp is engaged in the provision of system development, engineering, and IOT/cloud solutions. Its services include software development, hardware development, engineering solutions, Mastercam, Robomaster, flexisim, IoT/M2M business, surve-I, Coco Dayo, and web integration.
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