Marechale CapitalLSE:MAC Gross Margin % is 49.11% as of Oct. 2025, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 65.50. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, Marechale Capital ranks better than 62.26% on this metric.
Marechale Capital PLC gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.4%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Marechale Capital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MAC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.45 Med: 65.5 Max: 88.47
Current: 60.59
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marechale Capital was 88.47%. The lowest was 29.45%. And the median was 65.50%.
LSE:MAC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 62.26% of 620
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.63
vs LSE:MAC: 60.59
Marechale Capital had a gross margin of 49.11% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marechale Capital was -11.40% per year.
Marechale Capital (LSE:MAC) 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
Marechale Capital had a gross margin of 49.11% 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.
Marechale Capital Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marechale Capital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marechale Capital'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:MAC vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Marechale Capital'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.
Marechale Capital Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Marechale Capital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marechale Capital'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.
Marechale Capital (LSE:MAC) has a Gross Margin % of 49.11% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marechale Capital and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 65.50. Over the past decade, Marechale Capital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.45 to 88.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Marechale Capital ranks #234 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 37.7%.
Is Marechale Capital's Gross Margin % too high?
Marechale Capital's current Gross Margin % of 49.11% is 25% below median its 10-year median of 65.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.45 to a high of 88.47. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Marechale Capital's value of 49.11% is 1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marechale Capital ranks #234 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Marechale Capital's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Marechale Capital ranks #234 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Marechale Capital in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Marechale Capital's value of 49.11% is 1% below this benchmark. Historically, Marechale Capital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.45 to 88.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 65.50 vs. the industry median of 49.63, Marechale Capital 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. Marechale Capital's current Gross Margin % of 49.11% is 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 Marechale Capital 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. Marechale Capital's current Gross Margin % is 49.11%, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 65.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marechale Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marechale Capital (LSE:MAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.01, compared to a current price of £0.07 — trading 600% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 49.11%, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 65.50 and 1% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. 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 Marechale Capital (LSE:MAC), the current Gross Margin % is 49.11% 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.
Marechale Capital PLC is an investment banking and corporate finance company. The company's business includes the provision of advisory and brokerage services. It offers its services to sectors including consumer, leisure and retail, infrastructure, online exchanges, and private equity and asset-backed funds.
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