Newmark SecurityLSE:NWT 57 Gross Margin % is 39.44% as of Oct. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 38.07. GuruFocus rates LSE:NWT with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.93 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Newmark Security ranks better than 59.19% on this metric.
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
Newmark Security had a gross margin of 39.44% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => 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.
Newmark Security Gross Margin % Related Terms
Newmark Security Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Newmark Security'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:NWT vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Newmark Security'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.
Newmark Security Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Newmark Security's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Newmark Security'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.
Newmark Security (LSE:NWT) has a Gross Margin % of 39.44% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Newmark Security and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 38.07. Over the past decade, Newmark Security's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.90 to 41.88. According to the industry distribution chart, Newmark Security ranks #411 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.8%.
Is Newmark Security's Gross Margin % too high?
Newmark Security's current Gross Margin % of 39.44% is near median its 10-year median of 38.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.90 to a high of 41.88. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Newmark Security's value of 39.44% is 14.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Newmark Security ranks #411 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Newmark Security has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Newmark Security's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Newmark Security ranks #411 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Newmark Security in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Newmark Security's value of 39.44% is 14.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Newmark Security's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.90 to 41.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 38.07 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Newmark Security 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. Newmark Security's current Gross Margin % of 39.44% is 14.3% 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 Newmark Security 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. Newmark Security's current Gross Margin % is 39.44%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 38.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Newmark Security stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newmark Security (LSE:NWT) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.93, compared to a current price of £1.12 — trading 19.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.44%, which is near median its 10-year median of 38.07 and 14.3% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Newmark Security's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Newmark Security (LSE:NWT), the current Gross Margin % is 39.44% 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.
Is Newmark Security (LSE:NWT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Newmark Security stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £1.12 is trading 19.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.93.
GuruFocus considers Newmark Security to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:NWT:
Gross Margin %: 39.44% (near median its 10-year median of 38.07)
GF Value™: £0.93 vs. price of £1.12 (19.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.3% above the Business Services median (#411 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:NWT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Newmark Security PLC is a UK-based security solutions provider. The company operates in the People and Data Management division, which is involved in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access control systems and the design, manufacture, and distribution of HCM hardware only, for time-and-attendance, shop-floor data collection, and access control systems. The Physical Security Solutions division is involved in the design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance of fixed and reactive security screens, reception counters, cash management systems, and associated security equipment. The company operates in the UK and derives the majority of its revenues from the People and Data Management division.
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