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Lark Distilling CoASX:LRK 50 Gross Margin % is 44.75% as of Jun. 2026, which is 17% below its 10-year median of 53.88. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRK with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Lark Distilling Co ranks better than 68.29% on this metric.
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) 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
Lark Distilling Co had a gross margin of 44.75% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Lark Distilling Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lark Distilling Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lark Distilling Co'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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co'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.
Lark Distilling Co Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lark Distilling Co'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.
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a Gross Margin % of 44.75% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. This is 17% below median its historical median of 53.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #65 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 31.7%.
Is Lark Distilling Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.75% is 17% below median its 10-year median of 53.88. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 41.51. Lark Distilling Co's value of 44.75% is 7.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #65 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Lark Distilling Co ranks #65 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Lark Distilling Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 41.51. Lark Distilling Co's value of 44.75% is 7.8% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 53.88 vs. the industry median of 41.51, Lark Distilling Co 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 41.51, based on 205 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. Lark Distilling Co's current Gross Margin % of 44.75% is 7.8% 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 Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 41.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lark Distilling Co's current Gross Margin % is 44.75%, which is 17% below median its own 10-year median of 53.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.89, compared to a current price of A$0.89 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.75%, which is 17% below median its 10-year median of 53.88 and 7.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 41.51. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 7 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current Gross Margin % is 44.75% 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.89 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.89.
GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:
Gross Margin %: 44.75% (17% below median its 10-year median of 53.88)
GF Value™: A$0.89 vs. price of A$0.89 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% above the Beverages - Alcoholic median (#65 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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