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Lyko Group ABFRA:E8P -0.71%61 Gross Margin % is 43.48% as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 44.96. GuruFocus rates FRA:E8P with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of €12.68 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,912 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Lyko Group AB ranks better than 77.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lyko Group AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:E8P'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 41.86 Med: 44.96 Max: 50.06
Current: 42.11
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lyko Group AB was 50.06%. The lowest was 41.86%. And the median was 44.96%.
FRA:E8P's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 77.77% of 1912
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.345
vs FRA:E8P: 42.11
Lyko Group AB had a gross margin of 43.48% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lyko Group AB was -1.00% per year.
Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) 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
Lyko Group AB had a gross margin of 43.48% 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.
Lyko Group AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lyko Group AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lyko Group AB'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.
FRA:E8P vs PG, CL, KVUE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Household & Personal Products subindustry, Lyko Group AB'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.
Lyko Group AB Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lyko Group AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lyko Group AB'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.
Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) has a Gross Margin % of 43.48% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lyko Group AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.96. Over the past decade, Lyko Group AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 50.06. According to the industry distribution chart, Lyko Group AB ranks #425 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 22.2%.
Is Lyko Group AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Lyko Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.48% is near median its 10-year median of 44.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 41.86 to a high of 50.06. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Lyko Group AB's value of 43.48% is 65% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lyko Group AB ranks #425 out of 1912 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lyko Group AB has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lyko Group AB's Gross Margin % compare to PG and CL?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Lyko Group AB ranks #425 out of 1912 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lyko Group AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.35. Lyko Group AB's value of 43.48% is 65% above this benchmark. Historically, Lyko Group AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 41.86 to 50.06 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.96 vs. the industry median of 26.35, Lyko Group AB 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.35, based on 1,912 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. Lyko Group AB's current Gross Margin % of 43.48% is 65% 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 Lyko Group AB and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lyko Group AB's current Gross Margin % is 43.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lyko Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €12.68, compared to a current price of €6.95 — trading 45.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.96 and 65% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.35. Lyko Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P), the current Gross Margin % is 43.48% 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 Lyko Group AB (FRA:E8P) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lyko Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.95 is trading 45.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €12.68.
GuruFocus considers Lyko Group AB to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:E8P:
Gross Margin %: 43.48% (near median its 10-year median of 44.96)
GF Value™: €12.68 vs. price of €6.95 (45.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 65% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#425 of 1912)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:E8P stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lyko Group AB is engaged in offering beauty products. The company operates globally via Lyko.com, the Lyko app, and various stores in Sweden, Norway, and Finland. It manages the entire chain from product development in its labs and manufacturing in a factory in Gothenburg to warehousing and sales to hairdressers and retailers. The company offers various hair, skin, makeup, fragrance, and other personal care products through brands like Waterclouds, Rebecca Stella, Pusher, Happy Crazy Mine, Bear Junk, By Lyko, and others. It reports its operations within two business segments: Nordics, which includes Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Denmark; and Europe, which includes Germany, Austria, Poland, and the Netherlands. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the Nordics segment.
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