Linedata ServicesXPAR:LIN -0.25%73 Gross Margin % is 37.77% as of Dec. 2025, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 32.45. GuruFocus rates XPAR:LIN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €63.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,683 Software companies, Linedata Services ranks worse than 57.51% 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
Linedata Services had a gross margin of 37.77% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Linedata Services Gross Margin % Related Terms
Linedata Services Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Linedata Services'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.
XPAR:LIN vs CRM, SHOP, UBER: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Linedata Services's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Linedata Services'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.
Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) has a Gross Margin % of 37.77% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Linedata Services and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 32.45. Over the past decade, Linedata Services' Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.32 to 42.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1543 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Linedata Services' Gross Margin % too high?
Linedata Services' current Gross Margin % of 37.77% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 32.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.32 to a high of 42.51. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Linedata Services' value of 37.77% is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1543 out of 2683 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Linedata Services has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Linedata Services' Gross Margin % compare to CRM and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Linedata Services ranks #1543 out of 2683 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Linedata Services in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.45. Linedata Services' value of 37.77% is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Linedata Services' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.32 to 42.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.45 vs. the industry median of 40.45, Linedata Services 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. Linedata Services's current Gross Margin % of 37.77% is 6.6% 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 Linedata Services 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. Linedata Services's current Gross Margin % is 37.77%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 32.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Linedata Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €63.84, compared to a current price of €40.40 — trading 36.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.77%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 32.45 and 6.6% below the Software industry median of 40.45. Linedata Services' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN), the current Gross Margin % is 37.77% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Linedata Services (XPAR:LIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Linedata Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €40.40 is trading 36.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €63.84.
GuruFocus considers Linedata Services to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:LIN:
Gross Margin %: 37.77% (16% above median its 10-year median of 32.45)
GF Value™: €63.84 vs. price of €40.40 (36.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% below the Software median (#1543 of 2683)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:LIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Linedata Services SA provides software and service solutions. It caters to the requirements of investment, employee savings, insurance and savings, leasing and credit, and Software as a Service. The company publishes and integrates software packages for the finance sector. It also offers consulting, outsourcing, and maintenance services.
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