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Keystone Law GroupLSE:KEYS +0.38%93 Gross Margin % is 25.49% as of Jan. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 26.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:KEYS with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of £7.19 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Keystone Law Group ranks worse than 66.04% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Keystone Law Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:KEYS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.48 Med: 26.03 Max: 27.56
Current: 25.48
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Keystone Law Group was 27.56%. The lowest was 25.48%. And the median was 26.03%.
LSE:KEYS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 66.04% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.53
vs LSE:KEYS: 25.48
Keystone Law Group had a gross margin of 25.49% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Keystone Law Group was -0.40% per year.
Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) 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
Keystone Law Group had a gross margin of 25.49% for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Keystone Law Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Keystone Law Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Keystone Law 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:KEYS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Keystone Law 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.
Keystone Law Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Keystone Law Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Keystone Law 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.
Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) has a Gross Margin % of 25.49% as of Jan. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Keystone Law Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.03. Over the past decade, Keystone Law Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.48 to 27.56. According to the industry distribution chart, Keystone Law Group ranks #665 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 66%.
Is Keystone Law Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Keystone Law Group's current Gross Margin % of 25.49% is near median its 10-year median of 26.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.48 to a high of 27.56. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Keystone Law Group's value of 25.49% is 26.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Keystone Law Group ranks #665 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Keystone Law Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Keystone Law Group's Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Keystone Law Group ranks #665 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Keystone Law Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.53. Keystone Law Group's value of 25.49% is 26.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Keystone Law Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.48 to 27.56 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.03 vs. the industry median of 34.53, Keystone Law 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.53, based on 1,007 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. Keystone Law Group's current Gross Margin % of 25.49% is 26.2% 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 Keystone Law Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Keystone Law Group's current Gross Margin % is 25.49%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Keystone Law Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £7.19, compared to a current price of £5.33 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.49%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.03 and 26.2% below the Business Services industry median of 34.53. Keystone Law Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS), the current Gross Margin % is 25.49% as of Jan. 2026. 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 Keystone Law Group (LSE:KEYS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Keystone Law Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £5.33 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £7.19.
GuruFocus considers Keystone Law Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:KEYS:
Gross Margin %: 25.49% (near median its 10-year median of 26.03)
GF Value™: £7.19 vs. price of £5.33 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 26.2% below the Business Services median (#665 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:KEYS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Keystone Law Group PLC is a law firm. The company provides legal services to a client base. It offers conventional legal advice in the areas including property, commercial, corporate, employment, family, litigation, private client, and others. It derives revenue from rendering of services and other revenue. The company serves sectors such as Aviation, Education, Financial Services, Food and Beverage, High-Net-Worth Family Office, Hotels, Hospitality and Leisure, In-House Legal, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Marine and Shipping, Media, Satellite, Space and Communications, and others.
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