ECO Buildings GroupLSE:ECOB 34 Gross Margin % is 71.31% as of Jun. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 42.93. GuruFocus rates LSE:ECOB with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, ECO Buildings Group ranks better than 94.46% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ECO Buildings Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:ECOB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.7 Med: 42.93 Max: 71.3
Current: 71.3
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of ECO Buildings Group was 71.30%. The lowest was 15.70%. And the median was 42.93%.
LSE:ECOB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 94.46% of 397
companies
in the Building Materials industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs LSE:ECOB: 71.30
ECO Buildings Group had a gross margin of 71.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ECO Buildings Group was 0.00% per year.
ECO Buildings Group (LSE:ECOB) 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
ECO Buildings Group had a gross margin of 71.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
ECO Buildings Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
ECO Buildings Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ECO Buildings 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:ECOB vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, ECO Buildings 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.
ECO Buildings Group Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, ECO Buildings Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ECO Buildings 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.
ECO Buildings Group (LSE:ECOB) has a Gross Margin % of 71.31% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ECO Buildings Group and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 42.93. Over the past decade, ECO Buildings Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.70 to 71.30. According to the industry distribution chart, ECO Buildings Group ranks #22 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 5.5%.
Is ECO Buildings Group's Gross Margin % too high?
ECO Buildings Group's current Gross Margin % of 71.31% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 42.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.70 to a high of 71.30. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. ECO Buildings Group's value of 71.31% is 172.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ECO Buildings Group ranks #22 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ECO Buildings Group has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ECO Buildings Group's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, ECO Buildings Group ranks #22 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ECO Buildings Group in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. ECO Buildings Group's value of 71.31% is 172.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ECO Buildings Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.70 to 71.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.93 vs. the industry median of 26.20, ECO Buildings 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. ECO Buildings Group's current Gross Margin % of 71.31% is 172.2% 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 ECO Buildings Group and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ECO Buildings Group's current Gross Margin % is 71.31%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 42.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ECO Buildings Group stock overvalued right now?
ECO Buildings Group (LSE:ECOB) has a current Gross Margin % of 71.31%. The current Gross Margin % is 71.31%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 42.93 and 172.2% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. ECO Buildings Group's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 ECO Buildings Group (LSE:ECOB), the current Gross Margin % is 71.31% as of Jun. 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.
ECO Buildings Group PLC operates in the prefabricated modular housing sector. The company manufactures glass fibre-reinforced gypsum (GFRG) panels, for housing and commercial developments. It comprises two divisions; Eco Buildings Group Ltd which provides housing solutions based on Glass Fibre Reinforced Gypsum (GFRG) technology; and Fox Marble which provides processed marble quarried in the Balkans for use in construction and developments. Geographically, the company generates its revenue from Europe.
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