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Phone WebXPAR:MLPHW 40 Gross Margin % is 87.32% as of Dec. 2024, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 84.83. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLPHW with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Phone Web ranks better than 91.16% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Phone Web's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2024 was €1.56 Mil. Phone Web's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2024 was €1.79 Mil. Therefore, Phone Web's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 was 87.32%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Phone Web's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLPHW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 82.77 Med: 84.83 Max: 87.32
Current: 87.32
During the past 3 years, the highestGross Margin % of Phone Web was 87.32%. The lowest was 82.77%. And the median was 84.83%.
XPAR:MLPHW's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 91.16% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53
vs XPAR:MLPHW: 87.32
Phone Web had a gross margin of 87.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Phone Web was 0.00% per year.
Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW) 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
Phone Web had a gross margin of 87.32% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Phone Web Gross Margin % Related Terms
Phone Web Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Phone Web'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.
Phone Web Gross Margin % Chart
Phone Web Annual Data
Trend
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
82.77
84.83
87.32
Phone Web Semi-Annual Data
Dec22
Dec23
Dec24
Gross Margin %
82.77
84.83
87.32
XPAR:MLPHW vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Phone Web'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.
Phone Web Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Phone Web's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Phone Web'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.
Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW) has a Gross Margin % of 87.32% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Phone Web and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.83. Over the past decade, Phone Web's Gross Margin % has ranged from 82.77 to 87.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Phone Web ranks #89 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 8.8%.
Is Phone Web's Gross Margin % too high?
Phone Web's current Gross Margin % of 87.32% is near median its 10-year median of 84.83. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 82.77 to a high of 87.32. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Phone Web's value of 87.32% is 152.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Phone Web ranks #89 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Phone Web has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Phone Web's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Phone Web ranks #89 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Phone Web in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Phone Web's value of 87.32% is 152.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Phone Web's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 82.77 to 87.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.83 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Phone Web 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.53, 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. Phone Web's current Gross Margin % of 87.32% is 152.9% 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 Phone Web and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Phone Web's current Gross Margin % is 87.32%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Phone Web stock overvalued right now?
Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW) has a current Gross Margin % of 87.32%. The current Gross Margin % is 87.32%, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.83 and 152.9% above the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Phone Web's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Phone Web (XPAR:MLPHW), the current Gross Margin % is 87.32% as of Dec. 2024. 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.
Phone Web SA is a provider of telemarketing products with high added value in France. The company also proposes the outsourcing of call centers: call reception services, telephone surveys, satisfaction polls, and brand awareness polls.
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