Brooks Macdonald GroupLSE:BRK -0.38%73 Gross Margin % is 2.02% as of Dec. 2025, which is 87% below its 10-year median of 15.51. GuruFocus rates LSE:BRK with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of £18.68 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 552 Asset Management companies, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks worse than 88.77% on this metric.
LSE:BRK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 88.77% of 552
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.735
vs LSE:BRK: 4.22
Brooks Macdonald Group had a gross margin of 2.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Brooks Macdonald Group was -2.80% per year.
Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) 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
Brooks Macdonald Group had a gross margin of 2.02% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Brooks Macdonald Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Brooks Macdonald Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Brooks Macdonald 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:BRK vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Brooks Macdonald 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.
Brooks Macdonald Group Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Brooks Macdonald Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Brooks Macdonald 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.
Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) has a Gross Margin % of 2.02% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Brooks Macdonald Group and its competitors. This is 87% below median its historical median of 15.51. Over the past decade, Brooks Macdonald Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.22 to 22.03. According to the industry distribution chart, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks #490 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 88.8%.
Is Brooks Macdonald Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Brooks Macdonald Group's current Gross Margin % of 2.02% is 87% below median its 10-year median of 15.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.22 to a high of 22.03. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.74. Brooks Macdonald Group's value of 2.02% is 96.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks #490 out of 552 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Brooks Macdonald Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Brooks Macdonald Group's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Brooks Macdonald Group ranks #490 out of 552 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Brooks Macdonald Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.74. Brooks Macdonald Group's value of 2.02% is 96.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Brooks Macdonald Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.22 to 22.03 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.51 vs. the industry median of 56.74, Brooks Macdonald Group has consistently been below 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.74, based on 552 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. Brooks Macdonald Group's current Gross Margin % of 2.02% is 96.4% below 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 Brooks Macdonald Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Brooks Macdonald Group's current Gross Margin % is 2.02%, which is 87% below median its own 10-year median of 15.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Brooks Macdonald Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £18.68, compared to a current price of £13.25 — trading 29.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 2.02%, which is 87% below median its 10-year median of 15.51 and 96.4% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.74. Brooks Macdonald Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK), the current Gross Margin % is 2.02% 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 Brooks Macdonald Group (LSE:BRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Brooks Macdonald Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £13.25 is trading 29.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of £18.68.
GuruFocus considers Brooks Macdonald Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:BRK:
Gross Margin %: 2.02% (87% below median its 10-year median of 15.51)
GF Value™: £18.68 vs. price of £13.25 (29.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 96.4% below the Asset Management median (#490 of 552)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:BRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Brooks Macdonald Group PLC provides investment management services, handles offshore fund management and administration services, and acts as a fund manager to regulated open-ended investment companies. It provides its services to private investors, pension funds, charities, trusts, high-net-worth families, and employee benefit consultancies. It also offers specialized funds in the property and absolute return sectors and manages property assets on behalf of these funds and other clients. Additionally, the company is involved in international investment advisory services as well. The majority of its revenue is generated from the investment management business. Geographically, the company carries out all of its operations in the United Kingdom.
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