Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Daniel Thwaites (AQSE:THW) 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
Daniel Thwaites had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Daniel Thwaites Gross Margin % Related Terms
Daniel Thwaites Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Daniel Thwaites'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.
AQSE:THW vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Daniel Thwaites'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.
Daniel Thwaites Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Daniel Thwaites's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daniel Thwaites'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.
Daniel Thwaites (AQSE:THW) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Daniel Thwaites and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #293 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 82.5%.
Is Daniel Thwaites' Gross Margin % too high?
Daniel Thwaites' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #293 out of 355 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daniel Thwaites has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daniel Thwaites' Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Daniel Thwaites ranks #293 out of 355 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Daniel Thwaites in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.34. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.34, based on 355 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. 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 Daniel Thwaites and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daniel Thwaites's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daniel Thwaites stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daniel Thwaites (AQSE:THW) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.00, compared to a current price of £1.08 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Daniel Thwaites' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daniel Thwaites (AQSE:THW), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 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 Daniel Thwaites (AQSE:THW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daniel Thwaites stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.08 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £1.00.
GuruFocus considers Daniel Thwaites to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AQSE:THW:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £1.00 vs. price of £1.08 (7.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AQSE:THW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daniel Thwaites PLC operates pubs, inns and hotels. The company's operations include hotels, conference venues, inns, spas, lodges and pubs. It has two operating segments: Pubs and Inns, which comprise both tenanted and managed pubs, and Hotels, which are all operated on a managed basis. Its pub estate encompasses community locals to destination food-led pubs in both rural and town centre locations, ranging geographically from Cumbria to the Midlands and from North Wales to Yorkshire.
56GF Score
Get the complete analysis for AQSE:THW
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
AQSE:THW has been successfully added to your 
