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Cafe24XKRX:042000 -0.19%76 Gross Margin % is 88.98% as of Jun. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 90.13. GuruFocus rates XKRX:042000 with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩33,179.58 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 2,676 Software companies, Cafe24 ranks better than 95.96% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Cafe24's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩74,233 Mil. Cafe24's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩83,427 Mil. Therefore, Cafe24's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 88.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Cafe24's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:042000'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 87.69 Med: 90.13 Max: 93.67
Current: 90.7
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Cafe24 was 93.67%. The lowest was 87.69%. And the median was 90.13%.
XKRX:042000's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.96% of 2676
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 40.18
vs XKRX:042000: 90.70
Cafe24 had a gross margin of 88.98% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Cafe24 was 0.70% per year.
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
Cafe24 had a gross margin of 88.98% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Cafe24 Gross Margin % Related Terms
Cafe24 Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cafe24'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.
XKRX:042000 vs MSFT, PLTR, ORCL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cafe24'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.
Cafe24 Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cafe24's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cafe24'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.
Cafe24 (XKRX:042000) has a Gross Margin % of 88.98% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Cafe24 and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 90.13. Over the past decade, Cafe24's Gross Margin % has ranged from 87.69 to 93.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Cafe24 ranks #108 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4%.
Is Cafe24's Gross Margin % too high?
Cafe24's current Gross Margin % of 88.98% is near median its 10-year median of 90.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 87.69 to a high of 93.67. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.18. Cafe24's value of 88.98% is 121.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cafe24 ranks #108 out of 2676 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Cafe24 has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cafe24's Gross Margin % compare to MSFT and PLTR?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cafe24 ranks #108 out of 2676 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Cafe24 in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.18. Cafe24's value of 88.98% is 121.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Cafe24's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 87.69 to 93.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 90.13 vs. the industry median of 40.18, Cafe24 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 40.18, based on 2,676 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. Cafe24's current Gross Margin % of 88.98% is 121.5% 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 Cafe24 and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cafe24's current Gross Margin % is 88.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 90.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cafe24 stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cafe24 (XKRX:042000) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩33,179.58, compared to a current price of ₩15,510.00 — trading 53.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 88.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 90.13 and 121.5% above the Software industry median of 40.18. Cafe24's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Cafe24 (XKRX:042000), the current Gross Margin % is 88.98% as of Jun. 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 Cafe24 (XKRX:042000) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cafe24 stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩15,510.00 is trading 53.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩33,179.58.
GuruFocus considers Cafe24 to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:042000:
Gross Margin %: 88.98% (near median its 10-year median of 90.13)
GF Value™: ₩33,179.58 vs. price of ₩15,510.00 (53.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121.5% above the Software median (#108 of 2676)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:042000 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cafe24 Corp is an e-commerce platform. The company does online business through e-commerce platforms. The services provided by the company include solutions for the shopping mall, advertising, marketing, and hosting infrastructure.
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