Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) 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
Asseco South Eastern Europe had a gross margin of 26.48% 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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asseco South Eastern Europe 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.
WAR:ASE vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Asseco South Eastern Europe'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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Asseco South Eastern Europe's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asseco South Eastern Europe'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.
Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) has a Gross Margin % of 26.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asseco South Eastern Europe and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.35. Over the past decade, Asseco South Eastern Europe's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.89 to 27.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Asseco South Eastern Europe ranks #1799 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 67.1%.
Is Asseco South Eastern Europe's Gross Margin % too high?
Asseco South Eastern Europe's current Gross Margin % of 26.48% is near median its 10-year median of 25.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.89 to a high of 27.49. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Asseco South Eastern Europe's value of 26.48% is 34.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asseco South Eastern Europe ranks #1799 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Asseco South Eastern Europe has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asseco South Eastern Europe's Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Asseco South Eastern Europe ranks #1799 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asseco South Eastern Europe in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Asseco South Eastern Europe's value of 26.48% is 34.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Asseco South Eastern Europe's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.89 to 27.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.35 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Asseco South Eastern Europe 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 2,683 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. Asseco South Eastern Europe's current Gross Margin % of 26.48% is 34.5% 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 Asseco South Eastern Europe 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. Asseco South Eastern Europe's current Gross Margin % is 26.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asseco South Eastern Europe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is zł58.87, compared to a current price of zł59.90 — trading 1.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 26.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.35 and 34.5% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Asseco South Eastern Europe's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE), the current Gross Margin % is 26.48% 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 Asseco South Eastern Europe (WAR:ASE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asseco South Eastern Europe stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of zł59.90 is trading 1.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of zł58.87.
GuruFocus considers Asseco South Eastern Europe to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WAR:ASE:
Gross Margin %: 26.48% (near median its 10-year median of 25.35)
GF Value™: zł58.87 vs. price of zł59.90 (1.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.5% below the Software median (#1799 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WAR:ASE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asseco South Eastern Europe SA along with its subsidiaries provides implementation, integration and outsourcing services. It conducts business operations in the markets of Poland, South Eastern Europe, and Turkey. Its business is divided into three operating segments. Banking Solutions segment deals with integrated banking systems based on the Oracle and Microsoft platforms, including primarily core banking systems. Payment Solutions is engaged in the sale and maintenance of ATMs and POS terminals (point of sale) as well as in the provision of related support services. Systems Integration segment is engaged in the development of customized IT systems, integration of third-party software and elements of infrastructure, as well as in the sale and installation of hardware solutions.
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