DistilLSE:DIS Gross Margin % is 43.13% as of Sep. 2025, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 56.73. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Beverages - Alcoholic companies, Distil ranks worse than 60% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Distil's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.14 Mil. Distil's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.31 Mil. Therefore, Distil's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 43.13%.
Warning Sign:
Distil PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Distil's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:DIS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.78 Med: 56.73 Max: 59.52
Current: 38.53
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Distil was 59.52%. The lowest was 37.78%. And the median was 56.73%.
LSE:DIS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 60% of 205
companies
in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry
Industry Median: 42.29
vs LSE:DIS: 38.53
Distil had a gross margin of 43.13% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Distil was -7.50% per year.
Distil (LSE:DIS) 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
Distil had a gross margin of 43.13% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
Distil Gross Margin % Related Terms
Distil Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Distil'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.
For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Distil'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.
Distil Gross Margin % vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry
For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Distil's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Distil'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.
Distil (LSE:DIS) has a Gross Margin % of 43.13% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Distil and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 56.73. Over the past decade, Distil's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.78 to 59.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Distil ranks #123 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, placing it in the top 60%.
Is Distil's Gross Margin % too high?
Distil's current Gross Margin % of 43.13% is 24% below median its 10-year median of 56.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.78 to a high of 59.52. The Beverages - Alcoholic industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Distil's value of 43.13% is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Distil ranks #123 out of 205 companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, which is below the industry midpoint.
How does Distil's Gross Margin % compare to BF.B?
According to the Beverages - Alcoholic industry distribution chart, Distil ranks #123 out of 205 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Distil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.29. Distil's value of 43.13% is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, Distil's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.78 to 59.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 56.73 vs. the industry median of 42.29, Distil 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 Beverages - Alcoholic company?
The median Gross Margin % among Beverages - Alcoholic companies is 42.29, based on 205 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. Distil's current Gross Margin % of 43.13% is 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 Distil and its competitors. For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Distil's current Gross Margin % is 43.13%, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 56.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Distil stock overvalued right now?
Distil (LSE:DIS) has a current Gross Margin % of 43.13%. The current Gross Margin % is 43.13%, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 56.73 and 2% above the Beverages - Alcoholic industry median of 42.29. 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 Distil (LSE:DIS), the current Gross Margin % is 43.13% as of Sep. 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.
Distil PLC is involved in the marketing and sale of various alcoholic beverages such as RedLeg Spiced Rum, Blackwood's Vintage Gin, Blackwood's Limited-Edition Vintage Gin, Blackwood's Vodka, Blavod Original Black Vodka, Diva Vodka, and Jago's Vanilla Cream Liqueur, both domestically and internationally. The company promotes and sells its brands in several international markets, with the United Kingdom being the country that generates the highest revenue for the company.
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