Pebble Beach Systems GroupLSE:PEB 46 Gross Margin % is 78.91% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 75.65. GuruFocus rates LSE:PEB with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.09 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Pebble Beach Systems Group ranks better than 98.17% on this metric.
Pebble Beach Systems Group (LSE:PEB) 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
Pebble Beach Systems Group had a gross margin of 78.91% 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.
Pebble Beach Systems Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Pebble Beach Systems Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:PEB vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Pebble Beach Systems 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.
Pebble Beach Systems Group Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Pebble Beach Systems Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pebble Beach Systems 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.
Pebble Beach Systems Group (LSE:PEB) has a Gross Margin % of 78.91% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Pebble Beach Systems Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 75.65. Over the past decade, Pebble Beach Systems Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.88 to 77.49. According to the industry distribution chart, Pebble Beach Systems Group ranks #45 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Pebble Beach Systems Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Pebble Beach Systems Group's current Gross Margin % of 78.91% is near median its 10-year median of 75.65. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 62.88 to a high of 77.49. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Pebble Beach Systems Group's value of 78.91% is 221.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pebble Beach Systems Group ranks #45 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pebble Beach Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pebble Beach Systems Group's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Pebble Beach Systems Group ranks #45 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Pebble Beach Systems Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Pebble Beach Systems Group's value of 78.91% is 221.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Pebble Beach Systems Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 62.88 to 77.49 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 75.65 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Pebble Beach Systems Group 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Pebble Beach Systems Group's current Gross Margin % of 78.91% is 221.2% 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 Pebble Beach Systems Group and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pebble Beach Systems Group's current Gross Margin % is 78.91%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 75.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pebble Beach Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pebble Beach Systems Group (LSE:PEB) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.09, compared to a current price of £0.25 — trading 177.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 78.91%, which is near median its 10-year median of 75.65 and 221.2% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Pebble Beach Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Pebble Beach Systems Group (LSE:PEB), the current Gross Margin % is 78.91% 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 Pebble Beach Systems Group (LSE:PEB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pebble Beach Systems Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.25 is trading 177.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.09.
GuruFocus considers Pebble Beach Systems Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PEB:
Gross Margin %: 78.91% (near median its 10-year median of 75.65)
GF Value™: £0.09 vs. price of £0.25 (177.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 221.2% above the Hardware median (#45 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PEB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pebble Beach Systems Group PLC is a software business specialising in playout automation and content management solutions for the broadcast and streaming markets. It specialises in designing, delivering, and supporting workflow automation systems for media broadcasters and streamers. Its primary product is playout automation software, which is used by television channels, streaming services, and other media companies to manage the sequencing of programmes, advertisements, promotions, graphics, and channel branding. It also provides integrated channel solutions, which combine content storage, playout, graphics, and monitoring into a single unified platform. Its customers include CNBC, Fox News, IMG, and TV Globo. It operates in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas, and APAC.
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