Marks Electrical GroupLSE:MRK 54 Gross Margin % is 22.99% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 22.46. GuruFocus rates LSE:MRK with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.57 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,113 Retail - Cyclical companies, Marks Electrical Group ranks worse than 72.33% on this metric.
LSE:MRK's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.33% of 1113
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.37
vs LSE:MRK: 23.62
Marks Electrical Group had a gross margin of 22.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Marks Electrical Group was 3.20% per year.
Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) 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
Marks Electrical Group had a gross margin of 22.99% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Marks Electrical Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Marks Electrical Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Marks Electrical 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:MRK vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Marks Electrical 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.
Marks Electrical Group Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Marks Electrical Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Marks Electrical 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.
Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) has a Gross Margin % of 22.99% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.46. Over the past decade, Marks Electrical Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.25 to 27.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #805 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.3%.
Is Marks Electrical Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Marks Electrical Group's current Gross Margin % of 22.99% is near median its 10-year median of 22.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.25 to a high of 27.31. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Marks Electrical Group's value of 22.99% is 36.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #805 out of 1113 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Marks Electrical Group has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Marks Electrical Group's Gross Margin % compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Marks Electrical Group ranks #805 out of 1113 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Marks Electrical Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.37. Marks Electrical Group's value of 22.99% is 36.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Marks Electrical Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.25 to 27.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.46 vs. the industry median of 36.37, Marks Electrical 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.37, based on 1,113 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. Marks Electrical Group's current Gross Margin % of 22.99% is 36.8% 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 Marks Electrical Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Marks Electrical Group's current Gross Margin % is 22.99%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Marks Electrical Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.57, compared to a current price of £0.46 — trading 20.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.99%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.46 and 36.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.37. Marks Electrical Group's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK), the current Gross Margin % is 22.99% 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 Marks Electrical Group (LSE:MRK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Marks Electrical Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.46 is trading 20.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.57.
GuruFocus considers Marks Electrical Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:MRK:
Gross Margin %: 22.99% (near median its 10-year median of 22.46)
GF Value™: £0.57 vs. price of £0.46 (20.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#805 of 1113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:MRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Marks Electrical Group PLC sells, delivers, installs, and recycles a wide range of household electrical products. The company offers product categories, which include Cooking, Refrigeration, Washers & Dryers, Dishwashers and Audio-Visual. These products are sourced from UK distributors of the brands, with whom the group maintains direct relationships.
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