Caldwell Partners InternationalTSX:CWL -0.98%50 Gross Margin % is 22.11% as of Feb. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 24.10. GuruFocus rates TSX:CWL with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of C$0.88 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Caldwell Partners International ranks worse than 73.68% on this metric.
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) 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
Caldwell Partners International had a gross margin of 22.11% for the quarter that ended in Feb. 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.
Caldwell Partners International Gross Margin % Related Terms
Caldwell Partners International Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Caldwell Partners International Gross Margin % Chart
TSX:CWL vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Caldwell Partners International'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.
Caldwell Partners International Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Caldwell Partners International's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Caldwell Partners International'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.
Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) has a Gross Margin % of 22.11% as of Feb. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.10. Over the past decade, Caldwell Partners International's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.59 to 26.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #742 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.7%.
Is Caldwell Partners International's Gross Margin % too high?
Caldwell Partners International's current Gross Margin % of 22.11% is near median its 10-year median of 24.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.59 to a high of 26.81. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Caldwell Partners International's value of 22.11% is 35.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #742 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Caldwell Partners International has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Caldwell Partners International's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Caldwell Partners International ranks #742 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Caldwell Partners International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Caldwell Partners International's value of 22.11% is 35.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Caldwell Partners International's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.59 to 26.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.10 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Caldwell Partners International 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 34.50, 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. Caldwell Partners International's current Gross Margin % of 22.11% is 35.9% 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 Caldwell Partners International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Caldwell Partners International's current Gross Margin % is 22.11%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Caldwell Partners International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$0.88, compared to a current price of C$1.01 — trading 14.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.11%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.10 and 35.9% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Caldwell Partners International's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL), the current Gross Margin % is 22.11% 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 Caldwell Partners International (TSX:CWL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Caldwell Partners International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.01 is trading 14.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$0.88.
GuruFocus considers Caldwell Partners International to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CWL:
Gross Margin %: 22.11% (near median its 10-year median of 24.10)
GF Value™: C$0.88 vs. price of C$1.01 (14.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.9% below the Business Services median (#742 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CWL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Caldwell Partners International Business Description
Caldwell Partners International Inc is a provider of executive search that specializes in the recruitment of executives for full-time and advisory roles. The company contracts with its clients, on an assignment basis providing advice on the identification, evaluation, assessment, and recommendation of qualified candidates for filling of senior executive positions. It recruits employees for various positions that include Board Services, Human Resources, Information Security, Legal, Marketing, Industrial, Insurance, Healthcare, Media, Real Estate, Technology, etc. The company operates through two segments; Caldwell and IQTalent, out of which the majority revenue is generated from Caldwell segment. The company's operations are spread across Canada, the United States, Asia Pacific, and Europe.
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