Norman BroadbentLSE:NBB -0.85%75 Gross Margin % is 81.31% as of Dec. 2025, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 82.76. GuruFocus rates LSE:NBB with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.74 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Norman Broadbent ranks better than 88.38% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Norman Broadbent's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:NBB'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 66.23 Med: 82.76 Max: 89.46
Current: 81.03
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Norman Broadbent was 89.46%. The lowest was 66.23%. And the median was 82.76%.
LSE:NBB's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 88.38% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs LSE:NBB: 81.03
Norman Broadbent had a gross margin of 81.31% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Norman Broadbent was -0.30% per year.
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) 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
Norman Broadbent had a gross margin of 81.31% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Norman Broadbent Gross Margin % Related Terms
Norman Broadbent Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Norman Broadbent'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:NBB vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Norman Broadbent's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Norman Broadbent'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.
Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) has a Gross Margin % of 81.31% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Norman Broadbent and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 82.76. Over the past decade, Norman Broadbent's Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.23 to 89.46. According to the industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #117 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Norman Broadbent's Gross Margin % too high?
Norman Broadbent's current Gross Margin % of 81.31% is near median its 10-year median of 82.76. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 66.23 to a high of 89.46. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Norman Broadbent's value of 81.31% is 135.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #117 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Norman Broadbent has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Norman Broadbent's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Norman Broadbent ranks #117 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Norman Broadbent in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Norman Broadbent's value of 81.31% is 135.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Norman Broadbent's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 66.23 to 89.46 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 82.76 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Norman Broadbent 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.50, based on 1,007 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. Norman Broadbent's current Gross Margin % of 81.31% is 135.7% 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 Norman Broadbent and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Norman Broadbent's current Gross Margin % is 81.31%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 82.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Norman Broadbent stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.74, compared to a current price of £1.76 — trading 35.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 81.31%, which is near median its 10-year median of 82.76 and 135.7% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Norman Broadbent's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB), the current Gross Margin % is 81.31% 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 Norman Broadbent (LSE:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Norman Broadbent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £1.76 is trading 35.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.74.
GuruFocus considers Norman Broadbent to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NBB:
Gross Margin %: 81.31% (near median its 10-year median of 82.76)
GF Value™: £2.74 vs. price of £1.76 (35.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 135.7% above the Business Services median (#117 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Norman Broadbent PLC is a UK-based company engaged in providing talent acquisition and advisory services. The company offers Executive Search, Senior Interim Management, Research and Insight, Leadership Consulting and Assessment, and executive-level Recruitment Solutions. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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