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Global Payments's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,759 Mil. Global Payments's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €5,627 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Global Payments's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €1,759 Mil. Global Payments's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €2,882 Mil. Therefore, Global Payments's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 61.04%.
Global Payments had a gross margin of 61.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Global Payments was 73.71%. The lowest was 50.82%. And the median was 59.15%.
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) Gross Profit 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
Global Payments had a gross margin of 61.04% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
Global Payments Gross Profit Related Terms
Global Payments Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Payments's Gross Profit 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.
FRA:GLO vs CPRT, ARMK, ULS: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Global Payments's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Global Payments Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Global Payments's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Payments's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €5,627 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Global Payments (FRA:GLO) has a Gross Profit of €5,627 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors.
Is Global Payments' Gross Profit too high?
Global Payments' current Gross Profit is €5,627 Mil. Overall, Global Payments has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Payments' Gross Profit compare to CPRT and ARMK?
Global Payments' Gross Profit of €5,627 Mil can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Business Services company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Business Services industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Global Payments and its competitors. Global Payments's current Gross Profit is €5,627 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Payments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments (FRA:GLO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €117.33, compared to a current price of €77.40 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €5,627 Mil. Global Payments' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Global Payments (FRA:GLO), the current Gross Profit is €5,627 Mil 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 Global Payments (FRA:GLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Payments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €77.40 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of €117.33.
GuruFocus considers Global Payments to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:GLO:
Gross Profit: €5,627 Mil
GF Value™: €117.33 vs. price of €77.40 (34% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:GLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Payments is a leading provider of payment processing and software solutions and historically focused on serving small and midsize merchants. The Worldpay acquisition pushes the company into the large merchant space and expands the company's international operations. Following the Worldpay acquisition, the company will process almost $4 trilliion in payment volume.
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