Lifco ABLFCBY 77 Gross Margin % is 44.42% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 42.35. GuruFocus rates LFCBY with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.77 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 511 Conglomerates companies, Lifco AB ranks better than 80.63% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Lifco AB's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $343 Mil. Lifco AB's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $771 Mil. Therefore, Lifco AB's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 44.42%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Lifco AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LFCBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.86 Med: 42.35 Max: 44.34
Current: 43.9
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lifco AB was 44.34%. The lowest was 39.86%. And the median was 42.35%.
LFCBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 80.63% of 511
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs LFCBY: 43.90
Lifco AB had a gross margin of 44.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Lifco AB was 1.20% per year.
Lifco AB (OTCPK:LFCBY) 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
Lifco AB had a gross margin of 44.42% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Lifco AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lifco AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifco 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Lifco 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.
Lifco AB Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Lifco AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifco 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.
Lifco AB (LFCBY) has a Gross Margin % of 44.42% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lifco AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.35. Over the past decade, Lifco AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.86 to 44.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #99 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Lifco AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Lifco AB's current Gross Margin % of 44.42% is near median its 10-year median of 42.35. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.86 to a high of 44.34. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Lifco AB's value of 44.42% is 71.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #99 out of 511 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lifco AB has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifco AB's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Lifco AB ranks #99 out of 511 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lifco AB in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. Lifco AB's value of 44.42% is 71.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Lifco AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.86 to 44.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.35 vs. the industry median of 25.96, Lifco 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 511 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. Lifco AB's current Gross Margin % of 44.42% is 71.1% 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 Lifco AB and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifco AB's current Gross Margin % is 44.42%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB (LFCBY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.77, compared to a current price of $16.10 — trading 9.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.42%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.35 and 71.1% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. Lifco AB's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 3 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 Lifco AB (LFCBY), the current Gross Margin % is 44.42% 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 Lifco AB (LFCBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifco AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.10 is trading 9.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.77.
GuruFocus considers Lifco AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LFCBY:
Gross Margin %: 44.42% (near median its 10-year median of 42.35)
GF Value™: $17.77 vs. price of $16.10 (9.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 71.1% above the Conglomerates median (#99 of 511)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LFCBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifco AB owns niche subsidiaries in a variety of industries, with a focus on three business areas: dental, demolition and tools, and systems solutions. The dental business supplies consumables, equipment, and technical service to dentists. The demolition and tools business manufactures and sells equipment for the construction and demolition industry, including demolition robots and crane attachments. The systems solutions business provides interiors for service vehicles, contract manufacturing, environmental technology, sawmill equipment, and construction materials. The Group's material revenue streams arising from the sale of goods comprise sales of dental products, tools and machinery, infrastructure products, environmental technology, special products, and transportation products.
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