The historical rank and industry rank for Marston's's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MARS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 28.65 Med: 46.94 Max: 56.79
Current: 56.79
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Marston's was 56.79%. The lowest was 28.65%. And the median was 46.94%.
LSE:MARS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 66.3% of 359
companies
in the Restaurants industry
Industry Median: 45.71
vs LSE:MARS: 56.79
Marston's had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marston's was 12.20% per year.
Marston's (LSE:MARS) 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
Marston's had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Marston's Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marston's Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marston's'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:MARS vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Marston's'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.
Marston's Gross Margin % vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marston's's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marston's'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.
Marston's (LSE:MARS) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marston's and its competitors. Over the past decade, Marston's' Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.65 to 56.79. According to the industry distribution chart, Marston's ranks #121 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 33.7%.
Is Marston's' Gross Margin % too high?
Marston's' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 28.65 to a high of 56.79. Based on the distribution chart, Marston's ranks #121 out of 359 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Marston's has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marston's' Gross Margin % compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Marston's ranks #121 out of 359 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Marston's in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 45.71. Historically, Marston's' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 28.65 to 56.79 over the past decade. 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 Restaurants company?
The median Gross Margin % among Restaurants companies is 45.71, based on 359 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. 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 Marston's and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Gross Margin % is 45.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marston's's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marston's stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marston's (LSE:MARS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.39, compared to a current price of £0.50 — trading 28.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Marston's' overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 5 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 Marston's (LSE:MARS), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 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 Marston's (LSE:MARS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marston's stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.50 is trading 28.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.39.
GuruFocus considers Marston's to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MARS:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £0.39 vs. price of £0.50 (28.5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MARS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marston's PLC is a beer brewer and pub operator. It operates more than 1,500 pubs across the United Kingdom under brand names including Marston's Two For One, Milestone Rotisserie, Pitcher & Piano, and Revere. It also licenses and franchises more than 500 other taverns, and it has some locations that offer lodging. The company has five breweries that distribute its beer brands for sale to both out-of-home and at-home customers. Its key beer brands include Hobgoblin, Marston's Pedigree, Wainwright, Ringwood, Brakspear, and Banks's. Roughly 20% of the company's revenue comes from the brewing business; the rest comes from its pub businesses. Virtually all revenue is generated in the United Kingdom.
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