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Heidrick & Struggles International Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.7%.
Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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
Heidrick & Struggles International had a gross margin of 22.09% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
Heidrick & Struggles International Gross Profit Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International Gross Profit Historical Data
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Gross Profit Chart
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Gross Profit vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Sep. 2025 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $288 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Gross Profit of $288 Mil as of Sep. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Gross Profit too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Gross Profit is $288 Mil. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Gross Profit compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Gross Profit of $288 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Gross Profit is $288 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Gross Profit of $288 Mil. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $288 Mil. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Gross Profit is $288 Mil as of Sep. 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Gross Profit: $288 Mil
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
65GF Score
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