GoodwinLSE:GDWN -1.10%71 Gross Margin % is 49.35% as of Oct. 2025, which is 66% above its 10-year median of 29.68. GuruFocus rates LSE:GDWN with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of £91.91 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Goodwin ranks better than 85.08% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Goodwin's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was £66.9 Mil. Goodwin's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Oct. 2025 was £135.6 Mil. Therefore, Goodwin's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 was 49.35%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Goodwin's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:GDWN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.06 Med: 29.68 Max: 45.32
Current: 45.32
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Goodwin was 45.32%. The lowest was 24.06%. And the median was 29.68%.
LSE:GDWN's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.08% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs LSE:GDWN: 45.32
Goodwin had a gross margin of 49.35% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Goodwin was 11.80% per year.
Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) 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
Goodwin had a gross margin of 49.35% 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.
Goodwin Gross Margin % Related Terms
Goodwin Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Goodwin'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:GDWN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Goodwin'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.
Goodwin Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Goodwin's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Goodwin'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.
Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) has a Gross Margin % of 49.35% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Goodwin and its competitors. This is 66% above median its historical median of 29.68. Over the past decade, Goodwin's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.06 to 45.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #448 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 14.9%.
Is Goodwin's Gross Margin % too high?
Goodwin's current Gross Margin % of 49.35% is 66% above median its 10-year median of 29.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.06 to a high of 45.32. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Goodwin's value of 49.35% is 84.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #448 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Goodwin has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Goodwin's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Goodwin ranks #448 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Goodwin in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Goodwin's value of 49.35% is 84.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Goodwin's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.06 to 45.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 29.68 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Goodwin 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Goodwin's current Gross Margin % of 49.35% is 84.2% 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 Goodwin and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Goodwin's current Gross Margin % is 49.35%, which is 66% above median its own 10-year median of 29.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Goodwin stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £91.91, compared to a current price of £162.20 — trading 76.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.35%, which is 66% above median its 10-year median of 29.68 and 84.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Goodwin's overall GF Score™ is 71/100. 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 Goodwin (LSE:GDWN), the current Gross Margin % is 49.35% 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 Goodwin (LSE:GDWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Goodwin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £162.20 is trading 76.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £91.91.
GuruFocus considers Goodwin to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:GDWN:
Gross Margin %: 49.35% (66% above median its 10-year median of 29.68)
GF Value™: £91.91 vs. price of £162.20 (76.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.2% above the Industrial Products median (#448 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:GDWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Goodwin PLC is a mechanical component manufacturing company. Its operating segments are the Mechanical Engineering segment which includes casting, valve, antenna, and pump manufacturer and general engineering, and the Refractory Engineering segment which consists of powder manufacture and mineral processing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Mechanical Engineering segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and also has its presence in Europe, the United States of America, Pacific Basin, and the rest of the world.
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