Frontier IP Group PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Frontier IP Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FIPP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -449.23 Med: -282.99 Max: -161.36
Current: -449.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Frontier IP Group was -161.36%. The lowest was -449.23%. And the median was -282.99%.
LSE:FIPP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 97.99% of 548
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs LSE:FIPP: -449.23
Frontier IP Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Frontier IP Group was -9.20% per year.
Frontier IP Group (LSE:FIPP) 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
Frontier IP Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable 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.
Frontier IP Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Frontier IP Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier IP 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:FIPP vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Frontier IP 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.
Frontier IP Group Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Frontier IP Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier IP 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.
Frontier IP Group (LSE:FIPP) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Frontier IP Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier IP Group ranks #537 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 98%.
Is Frontier IP Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Frontier IP Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier IP Group ranks #537 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Frontier IP Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier IP Group's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Frontier IP Group ranks #537 out of 548 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Frontier IP Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 548 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. 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 Frontier IP Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier IP Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier IP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier IP Group (LSE:FIPP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.26, compared to a current price of £0.14 — trading 46.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Frontier IP Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 7 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 Frontier IP Group (LSE:FIPP), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Frontier IP Group (LSE:FIPP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier IP Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.14 is trading 46.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.26.
GuruFocus considers Frontier IP Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FIPP:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £0.26 vs. price of £0.14 (46.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FIPP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier IP Group PLC is engaged in the business of commercialization of intellectual property (IP). The company is focused on establishing formal and informal relationships with universities, academics, scientists and engineers as sources of IP and deal flow, identifying and helping to create and grow companies built around IP, and earning equity in return for strategic and commercial support. In addition, it also provides active, hands-on support to build a network of sources of capital.
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