ISS ASXTER:QJQ +1.36%49 Gross Margin % is 91.39% as of Dec. 2025, which is 0% above its 10-year median of 91.13. GuruFocus rates XTER:QJQ with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.91 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, ISS AS ranks better than 93.55% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ISS AS's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,270 Mil. ISS AS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was €5,767 Mil. Therefore, ISS AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 91.39%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ISS AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XTER:QJQ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 90.28 Med: 91.13 Max: 92.97
Current: 91.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ISS AS was 92.97%. The lowest was 90.28%. And the median was 91.13%.
XTER:QJQ's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 93.55% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.46
vs XTER:QJQ: 91.53
ISS AS had a gross margin of 91.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ISS AS was -0.30% per year.
ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) 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
ISS AS had a gross margin of 91.39% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
ISS AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
ISS AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ISS AS'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.
XTER:QJQ vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, ISS AS'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.
ISS AS Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, ISS AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ISS AS'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.
ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) has a Gross Margin % of 91.39% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ISS AS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 91.13. Over the past decade, ISS AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.28 to 92.97. According to the industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #65 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 6.5%.
Is ISS AS's Gross Margin % too high?
ISS AS's current Gross Margin % of 91.39% is near median its 10-year median of 91.13. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 90.28 to a high of 92.97. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. ISS AS's value of 91.39% is 165.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #65 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ISS AS has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ISS AS's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, ISS AS ranks #65 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ISS AS in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. ISS AS's value of 91.39% is 165.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ISS AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 90.28 to 92.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 91.13 vs. the industry median of 34.46, ISS AS 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 34.46, 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. ISS AS's current Gross Margin % of 91.39% is 165.2% 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 ISS AS and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ISS AS's current Gross Margin % is 91.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 91.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ISS AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.91, compared to a current price of €35.74 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 91.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 91.13 and 165.2% above the Business Services industry median of 34.46. ISS AS's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 4 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 ISS AS (XTER:QJQ), the current Gross Margin % is 91.39% 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 ISS AS (XTER:QJQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ISS AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €35.74 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of €22.91.
GuruFocus considers ISS AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XTER:QJQ:
Gross Margin %: 91.39% (near median its 10-year median of 91.13)
GF Value™: €22.91 vs. price of €35.74 (56% above fair value)
Industry Position: 165.2% above the Business Services median (#65 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:QJQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ISS AS is a provider of workplace and facility service solutions with a focus on cleaning, property, catering, support, security, and facility management. It has four segments: Financial services, Professional services, Technology, and Life sciences. Its core services offered to customers consist of cleaning, food, technical, and workplace services. Revenue is mainly generated in European end markets, with the majority earned in the United Kingdom.
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