FRP Advisory GroupLSE:FRP +0.89%82 Gross Margin % is 42.14% as of Oct. 2025, which is 18% below its 10-year median of 51.26. GuruFocus rates LSE:FRP with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.71 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, FRP Advisory Group ranks worse than 50.32% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FRP Advisory Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:FRP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.2 Med: 51.26 Max: 74.4
Current: 48.3
During the past 9 years, the highestGross Margin % of FRP Advisory Group was 74.40%. The lowest was 26.20%. And the median was 51.26%.
LSE:FRP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 50.32% of 620
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.63
vs LSE:FRP: 48.30
FRP Advisory Group had a gross margin of 42.14% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FRP Advisory Group was 5.20% per year.
FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) 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
FRP Advisory Group had a gross margin of 42.14% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 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.
FRP Advisory Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
FRP Advisory Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FRP Advisory 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:FRP vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, FRP Advisory 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.
FRP Advisory Group Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, FRP Advisory Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FRP Advisory 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.
FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) has a Gross Margin % of 42.14% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FRP Advisory Group and its competitors. This is 18% below median its historical median of 51.26. Over the past decade, FRP Advisory Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.20 to 74.40. According to the industry distribution chart, FRP Advisory Group ranks #312 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 50.3%.
Is FRP Advisory Group's Gross Margin % too high?
FRP Advisory Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.14% is 18% below median its 10-year median of 51.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.20 to a high of 74.40. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. FRP Advisory Group's value of 42.14% is 15.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FRP Advisory Group ranks #312 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FRP Advisory Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FRP Advisory Group's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, FRP Advisory Group ranks #312 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FRP Advisory Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. FRP Advisory Group's value of 42.14% is 15.1% below this benchmark. Historically, FRP Advisory Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.20 to 74.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.26 vs. the industry median of 49.63, FRP Advisory Group has consistently been below 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 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. FRP Advisory Group's current Gross Margin % of 42.14% is 15.1% below 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 FRP Advisory Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FRP Advisory Group's current Gross Margin % is 42.14%, which is 18% below median its own 10-year median of 51.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FRP Advisory Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.71, compared to a current price of £1.14 — trading 33.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.14%, which is 18% below median its 10-year median of 51.26 and 15.1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. FRP Advisory Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP), the current Gross Margin % is 42.14% as of Oct. 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 FRP Advisory Group (LSE:FRP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FRP Advisory Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.14 is trading 33.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.71.
GuruFocus considers FRP Advisory Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:FRP:
Gross Margin %: 42.14% (18% below median its 10-year median of 51.26)
GF Value™: £1.71 vs. price of £1.14 (33.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.1% below the Capital Markets median (#312 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FRP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FRP Advisory Group PLC is a professional services firm offering advisory services to companies, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders, as well as individuals. The company's services include Restructuring advisory; Corporate finance; Debt advisory; Forensic services; and Pension advisory. The group's revenue is derived from the provision of specialist business and advisory services. It advises across multiple sectors and all business sizes, principally servicing smaller and mid-market companies.
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