Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) Gross Margin %: 30.18% (As of Nov. 2025)— 31% Above Median
What is Light Science Technologies Holdings Gross Margin %?
Light Science Technologies HoldingsLSE:LST +5.45% Gross Margin % is 30.18% as of Nov. 2025, which is 31% above its 10-year median of 23.02. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,450 Hardware companies, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks better than 67.39% on this metric.
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
Light Science Technologies Holdings had a gross margin of 30.18% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
Light Science Technologies Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Light Science Technologies Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:LST vs APH, GLW, TEL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Light Science Technologies Holdings'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.
Light Science Technologies Holdings Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Light Science Technologies Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Light Science Technologies Holdings'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.
Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) has a Gross Margin % of 30.18% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. This is 31% above median its historical median of 23.02. Over the past decade, Light Science Technologies Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.67 to 33.76. According to the industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #799 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.6%.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Light Science Technologies Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 30.18% is 31% above median its 10-year median of 23.02. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.67 to a high of 33.76. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 30.18% is 23% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #799 out of 2450 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Light Science Technologies Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Light Science Technologies Holdings ranks #799 out of 2450 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Light Science Technologies Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.53. Light Science Technologies Holdings' value of 30.18% is 23% above this benchmark. Historically, Light Science Technologies Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.67 to 33.76 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.02 vs. the industry median of 24.53, Light Science Technologies Holdings 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.53, based on 2,450 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. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 30.18% is 23% 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 Light Science Technologies Holdings and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Light Science Technologies Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 30.18%, which is 31% above median its own 10-year median of 23.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Light Science Technologies Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.01 — trading 27.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 30.18%, which is 31% above median its 10-year median of 23.02 and 23% above the Hardware industry median of 24.53. 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 Light Science Technologies Holdings (LSE:LST), the current Gross Margin % is 30.18% as of Nov. 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.
Light Science Technologies Holdings Business Description
Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC focuses on the development and manufacturing of Contract electronic boards and lighting and technology products for the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) sector. The company operates in Contract Electronics Manufacturing, Agtech, and Passive fire protection. The company generates maximum revenue from the Contract electronics manufacturing segment. Geographically, the company operates in United Kingdom, Europe and Rest of the World, of which it derives maximum revenue from United Kingdom.
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