CEPSLSE:CEPS 28 Gross Margin % is 50.63% as of Dec. 2025, which is 33% above its 10-year median of 38.08. GuruFocus rates LSE:CEPS with a GF Score™ of 28/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,724 Construction companies, CEPS ranks better than 79.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CEPS's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-3.51 Mil. CEPS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-6.94 Mil. Therefore, CEPS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.63%.
The historical rank and industry rank for CEPS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CEPS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.96 Med: 38.08 Max: 42.35
Current: 37.11
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CEPS was 42.35%. The lowest was 19.96%. And the median was 38.08%.
LSE:CEPS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.06% of 1724
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.705
vs LSE:CEPS: 37.11
CEPS had a gross margin of 50.63% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CEPS was -0.20% per year.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) 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
CEPS had a gross margin of 50.63% 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.
CEPS Gross Margin % Related Terms
CEPS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEPS'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:CEPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CEPS'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.
CEPS Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CEPS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEPS'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.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a Gross Margin % of 50.63% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CEPS and its competitors. This is 33% above median its historical median of 38.08. Over the past decade, CEPS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.96 to 42.35. According to the industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #361 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.9%.
Is CEPS's Gross Margin % too high?
CEPS's current Gross Margin % of 50.63% is 33% above median its 10-year median of 38.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.96 to a high of 42.35. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. CEPS's value of 50.63% is 144.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CEPS ranks #361 out of 1724 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEPS's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, CEPS ranks #361 out of 1724 companies for Gross Margin %. This places CEPS in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.71. CEPS's value of 50.63% is 144.5% above this benchmark. Historically, CEPS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.96 to 42.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.08 vs. the industry median of 20.71, CEPS 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 20.71, based on 1,724 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. CEPS's current Gross Margin % of 50.63% is 144.5% 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 CEPS and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CEPS's current Gross Margin % is 50.63%, which is 33% above median its own 10-year median of 38.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.13, compared to a current price of £0.44 — trading 234.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 50.63%, which is 33% above median its 10-year median of 38.08 and 144.5% above the Construction industry median of 20.71. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current Gross Margin % is 50.63% 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.44 is trading 234.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.13.
GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:
Gross Margin %: 50.63% (33% above median its 10-year median of 38.08)
GF Value™: £0.13 vs. price of £0.44 (234.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 144.5% above the Construction median (#361 of 1724)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.
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