Morgan Sindall GroupLSE:MGNS -1.93%74 Gross Margin % is 12.71% as of Dec. 2025, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 10.70. GuruFocus rates LSE:MGNS with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of £32.87 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 1,722 Construction companies, Morgan Sindall Group ranks worse than 73.58% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Morgan Sindall Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:MGNS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.51 Med: 10.7 Max: 12.2
Current: 12.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Morgan Sindall Group was 12.20%. The lowest was 9.51%. And the median was 10.70%.
LSE:MGNS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 73.58% of 1722
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.715
vs LSE:MGNS: 12.20
Morgan Sindall Group had a gross margin of 12.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Morgan Sindall Group was 2.30% per year.
Morgan Sindall Group (LSE:MGNS) 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
Morgan Sindall Group had a gross margin of 12.71% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Morgan Sindall Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Morgan Sindall Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Morgan Sindall 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:MGNS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Morgan Sindall 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.
Morgan Sindall Group Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Morgan Sindall Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Morgan Sindall 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.
Morgan Sindall Group (LSE:MGNS) has a Gross Margin % of 12.71% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Morgan Sindall Group and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 10.70. Over the past decade, Morgan Sindall Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.51 to 12.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Morgan Sindall Group ranks #1267 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Morgan Sindall Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Morgan Sindall Group's current Gross Margin % of 12.71% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 10.70. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.51 to a high of 12.20. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Morgan Sindall Group's value of 12.71% is 38.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Morgan Sindall Group ranks #1267 out of 1722 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Morgan Sindall Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Morgan Sindall Group's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Morgan Sindall Group ranks #1267 out of 1722 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Morgan Sindall Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.72. Morgan Sindall Group's value of 12.71% is 38.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Morgan Sindall Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 9.51 to 12.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.70 vs. the industry median of 20.72, Morgan Sindall 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.72, based on 1,722 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. Morgan Sindall Group's current Gross Margin % of 12.71% is 38.6% 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 Morgan Sindall Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Morgan Sindall Group's current Gross Margin % is 12.71%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 10.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Morgan Sindall Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Sindall Group (LSE:MGNS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £32.87, compared to a current price of £47.88 — trading 45.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.71%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 10.70 and 38.6% below the Construction industry median of 20.72. Morgan Sindall Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 Morgan Sindall Group (LSE:MGNS), the current Gross Margin % is 12.71% as of Dec. 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 Morgan Sindall Group (LSE:MGNS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Morgan Sindall Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £47.88 is trading 45.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of £32.87.
GuruFocus considers Morgan Sindall Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MGNS:
Gross Margin %: 12.71% (19% above median its 10-year median of 10.70)
GF Value™: £32.87 vs. price of £47.88 (45.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.6% below the Construction median (#1267 of 1722)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MGNS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Morgan Sindall Group PLC is a construction and regeneration company in the United Kingdom. The business segments are Partnership Housing, Mixed Use Partnership, Fit Out, Construction, Infrastructure, and Property Services. The company offers services to commercial, defense, education, energy, healthcare, industrial, leisure, retail, transportation, and water markets. Group serves both the public and private sectors. It derives the majority of revenue from the Fit Out segment. The Fit Out segment includes Overbury plc, which specialises in fit out and refurbishment in commercial, central, and local government offices and further education. Morgan Lovell plc provides office interior design and build services directly to occupiers.
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