CT Automotive GroupLSE:CTA +3.23%47 Gross Margin % is 30.53% as of Dec. 2025, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 23.89. GuruFocus rates LSE:CTA with a GF Score™ of 47/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,308 Vehicles & Parts companies, CT Automotive Group ranks better than 74.16% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for CT Automotive Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:CTA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.96 Med: 23.89 Max: 32.23
Current: 30.52
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of CT Automotive Group was 32.23%. The lowest was 11.96%. And the median was 23.89%.
LSE:CTA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.16% of 1308
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.8
vs LSE:CTA: 30.52
CT Automotive Group had a gross margin of 30.53% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for CT Automotive Group was 11.70% per year.
CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) 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
CT Automotive Group had a gross margin of 30.53% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
CT Automotive Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
CT Automotive Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CT Automotive 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:CTA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CT Automotive 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.
CT Automotive Group Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CT Automotive Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CT Automotive 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.
CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) has a Gross Margin % of 30.53% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on CT Automotive Group and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 23.89. Over the past decade, CT Automotive Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.96 to 32.23. According to the industry distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #338 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 25.8%.
Is CT Automotive Group's Gross Margin % too high?
CT Automotive Group's current Gross Margin % of 30.53% is 28% above median its 10-year median of 23.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.96 to a high of 32.23. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. CT Automotive Group's value of 30.53% is 54.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #338 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CT Automotive Group has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CT Automotive Group's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CT Automotive Group ranks #338 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts CT Automotive Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.80. CT Automotive Group's value of 30.53% is 54.2% above this benchmark. Historically, CT Automotive Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.96 to 32.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.89 vs. the industry median of 19.80, CT Automotive 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.80, based on 1,308 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. CT Automotive Group's current Gross Margin % of 30.53% is 54.2% 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 CT Automotive Group and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CT Automotive Group's current Gross Margin % is 30.53%, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 23.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CT Automotive Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.34, compared to a current price of £0.32 — trading 5.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.53%, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 23.89 and 54.2% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.80. CT Automotive Group's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 with 3 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 CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA), the current Gross Margin % is 30.53% 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 CT Automotive Group (LSE:CTA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CT Automotive Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.32 is trading 5.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.34.
GuruFocus considers CT Automotive Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CTA:
Gross Margin %: 30.53% (28% above median its 10-year median of 23.89)
GF Value™: £0.34 vs. price of £0.32 (5.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 54.2% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#338 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CTA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CT Automotive Group PLC technologically-led manufacturer of bespoke automotive interior finishes and kinematic components, mainly produced through polymer moulding processes and with precision finishing techniques such as chrome plating, wrapped assemblies and complex sub-assembly. The group has two segments Tooling - Design, development and sale of tooling for the automotive industry; and Production - Manufacturing and distributing serial production of interior parts for the automotive industry. The company generates majority of revenue from Production segment.
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