Built CyberneticsLSE:BUC Gross Margin % is 77.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 84.90. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,720 Construction companies, Built Cybernetics ranks better than 96.74% on this metric.
Built Cybernetics PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Built Cybernetics's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:BUC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 68.59 Med: 84.9 Max: 93.18
Current: 79.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Built Cybernetics was 93.18%. The lowest was 68.59%. And the median was 84.90%.
LSE:BUC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 96.74% of 1720
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs LSE:BUC: 79.23
Built Cybernetics had a gross margin of 77.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Built Cybernetics was -2.40% per year.
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) 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
Built Cybernetics had a gross margin of 77.61% 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.
Built Cybernetics Gross Margin % Related Terms
Built Cybernetics Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Built Cybernetics'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:BUC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Built Cybernetics'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.
Built Cybernetics Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Built Cybernetics's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Built Cybernetics'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.
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) has a Gross Margin % of 77.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Built Cybernetics and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 84.90. Over the past decade, Built Cybernetics' Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.59 to 93.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #56 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Built Cybernetics' Gross Margin % too high?
Built Cybernetics' current Gross Margin % of 77.61% is near median its 10-year median of 84.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 68.59 to a high of 93.18. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Built Cybernetics' value of 77.61% is 274.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #56 out of 1720 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Built Cybernetics' Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #56 out of 1720 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Built Cybernetics in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Built Cybernetics' value of 77.61% is 274.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Built Cybernetics' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 68.59 to 93.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 84.90 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Built Cybernetics 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,720 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. Built Cybernetics's current Gross Margin % of 77.61% is 274.7% 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 Built Cybernetics and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Built Cybernetics's current Gross Margin % is 77.61%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 84.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Built Cybernetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 22.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 77.61%, which is near median its 10-year median of 84.90 and 274.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.72. 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 Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC), the current Gross Margin % is 77.61% 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.
Built Cybernetics PLC is a London-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. The Group is positioned to ensure the technical systems that run modern premises are designed as an integral part of the structure, from the outset. By cross-selling smart building services alongside architecture projects. The Group operates through two main Division: Smart Buildings, which includes software development, system integration, and energy monitoring solutions; and Architecture, which provides executive architecture, full-service design, and interior design services. Geographically, the Group operates in the United Kingdom and Germany, with additional presence across multiple international markets.
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