Braime GroupLSE:BMT +3.57%80 Gross Margin % is 47.94% as of Dec. 2025, which is 1% above its 10-year median of 47.57. GuruFocus rates LSE:BMT with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of £14.46 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 153 Industrial Distribution companies, Braime Group ranks better than 94.77% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Braime Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BMT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 45.26 Med: 47.57 Max: 49.07
Current: 47.57
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Braime Group was 49.07%. The lowest was 45.26%. And the median was 47.57%.
LSE:BMT's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.77% of 153
companies
in the Industrial Distribution industry
Industry Median: 24.34
vs LSE:BMT: 47.57
Braime Group had a gross margin of 47.94% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Braime Group was 0.10% per year.
Braime Group (LSE:BMT) 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
Braime Group had a gross margin of 47.94% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Braime Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Braime Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Braime Group'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.
LSE:BMT vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Braime Group'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.
Braime Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Braime Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Braime Group'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.
Braime Group (LSE:BMT) has a Gross Margin % of 47.94% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Braime Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.57. Over the past decade, Braime Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.26 to 49.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Braime Group ranks #8 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is Braime Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Braime Group's current Gross Margin % of 47.94% is near median its 10-year median of 47.57. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 45.26 to a high of 49.07. The Industrial Distribution industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Braime Group's value of 47.94% is 97% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Braime Group ranks #8 out of 153 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Braime Group has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Braime Group's Gross Margin % compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Braime Group ranks #8 out of 153 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Braime Group in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.34. Braime Group's value of 47.94% is 97% above this benchmark. Historically, Braime Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 45.26 to 49.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.57 vs. the industry median of 24.34, Braime Group 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.34, based on 153 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. Braime Group's current Gross Margin % of 47.94% is 97% 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 Braime Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Braime Group's current Gross Margin % is 47.94%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Braime Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braime Group (LSE:BMT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £14.46, compared to a current price of £14.50 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.94%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.57 and 97% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 24.34. Braime Group's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Braime Group (LSE:BMT), the current Gross Margin % is 47.94% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Braime Group (LSE:BMT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Braime Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £14.50 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £14.46.
GuruFocus considers Braime Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BMT:
Gross Margin %: 47.94% (near median its 10-year median of 47.57)
GF Value™: £14.46 vs. price of £14.50 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97% above the Industrial Distribution median (#8 of 153)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BMT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Braime Group PLC is engaged in the manufacture of metal presswork and the distribution of bulk material handling components. It operates in two segments: the manufacture of metal presswork, and the 4B Division, supplier of bulk material handling components. The company's geographical segments are the United Kingdom, the Rest of Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Australia & Asia.
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