LanzaTech GlobalLNZA -7.41%58 Gross Margin % is 31.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% below its 10-year median of 38.52. GuruFocus rates LNZA with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $69.10 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, LanzaTech Global ranks better than 79.15% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LanzaTech Global's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LNZA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.25 Med: 38.52 Max: 47.63
Current: 46.35
During the past 6 years, the highestGross Margin % of LanzaTech Global was 47.63%. The lowest was 24.25%. And the median was 38.52%.
LNZA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.15% of 235
companies
in the Waste Management industry
Industry Median: 27.2
vs LNZA: 46.35
LanzaTech Global had a gross margin of 31.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LanzaTech Global was 5.00% per year.
LanzaTech Global (NAS:LNZA) 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
LanzaTech Global had a gross margin of 31.02% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
LanzaTech Global Gross Margin % Related Terms
LanzaTech Global Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LanzaTech Global'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.
LNZA vs ENGS, YDDL, QRHC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, LanzaTech Global's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LanzaTech Global'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.
LanzaTech Global (LNZA) has a Gross Margin % of 31.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LanzaTech Global and its competitors. This is 19% below median its historical median of 38.52. Over the past decade, LanzaTech Global's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 47.63. According to the industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #49 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is LanzaTech Global's Gross Margin % too high?
LanzaTech Global's current Gross Margin % of 31.02% is 19% below median its 10-year median of 38.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.25 to a high of 47.63. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. LanzaTech Global's value of 31.02% is 14% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #49 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, LanzaTech Global has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LanzaTech Global's Gross Margin % compare to ENGS and YDDL?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, LanzaTech Global ranks #49 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LanzaTech Global in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. LanzaTech Global's value of 31.02% is 14% above this benchmark. Historically, LanzaTech Global's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.25 to 47.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.52 vs. the industry median of 27.20, LanzaTech Global 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. LanzaTech Global's current Gross Margin % of 31.02% is 14% 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 LanzaTech Global and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LanzaTech Global's current Gross Margin % is 31.02%, which is 19% below median its own 10-year median of 38.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LanzaTech Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global (LNZA) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $69.10, compared to a current price of $6.31 — trading 90.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.02%, which is 19% below median its 10-year median of 38.52 and 14% above the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. LanzaTech Global's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 2 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA), the current Gross Margin % is 31.02% 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 LanzaTech Global (LNZA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LanzaTech Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.31 is trading 90.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $69.10.
GuruFocus considers LanzaTech Global to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LNZA:
Gross Margin %: 31.02% (19% below median its 10-year median of 38.52)
GF Value™: $69.10 vs. price of $6.31 (90.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14% above the Waste Management median (#49 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LNZA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LanzaTech Global Inc is a provider of carbon management and conversion technologies, focused on transforming waste materials into high-value fuels, chemicals, and critical industrial inputs. Its mission is to drive energy resilience, industrial competitiveness, and supply chain security by leveraging scalable biotechnology solutions to maximize the value of domestic resources. The company operates in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EMEA), Asia, and Australia, with the majority of its revenue generated from North America.
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