Peel HuntLSE:PEEL -1.00%63 Gross Margin % is 46.98% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 51.48. GuruFocus rates LSE:PEEL with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.51 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 620 Capital Markets companies, Peel Hunt ranks better than 52.74% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Peel Hunt's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £32.5 Mil. Peel Hunt's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was £69.1 Mil. Therefore, Peel Hunt's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 46.98%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Peel Hunt's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PEEL'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 49.13 Med: 51.48 Max: 74.68
Current: 52.66
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Peel Hunt was 74.68%. The lowest was 49.13%. And the median was 51.48%.
LSE:PEEL's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 52.74% of 620
companies
in the Capital Markets industry
Industry Median: 49.63
vs LSE:PEEL: 52.66
Peel Hunt had a gross margin of 46.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Peel Hunt was 0.00% per year.
Peel Hunt (LSE:PEEL) 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
Peel Hunt had a gross margin of 46.98% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Peel Hunt Gross Margin % Related Terms
Peel Hunt Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Peel Hunt'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:PEEL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Peel Hunt'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.
Peel Hunt Gross Margin % vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Peel Hunt's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peel Hunt'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.
Peel Hunt (LSE:PEEL) has a Gross Margin % of 46.98% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Peel Hunt and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 51.48. Over the past decade, Peel Hunt's Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.13 to 74.68. According to the industry distribution chart, Peel Hunt ranks #293 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 47.3%.
Is Peel Hunt's Gross Margin % too high?
Peel Hunt's current Gross Margin % of 46.98% is near median its 10-year median of 51.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 49.13 to a high of 74.68. The Capital Markets industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Peel Hunt's value of 46.98% is 5.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peel Hunt ranks #293 out of 620 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Peel Hunt has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peel Hunt's Gross Margin % compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Peel Hunt ranks #293 out of 620 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Peel Hunt in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 49.63. Peel Hunt's value of 46.98% is 5.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Peel Hunt's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 49.13 to 74.68 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 51.48 vs. the industry median of 49.63, Peel Hunt 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Gross Margin % among Capital Markets companies is 49.63, based on 620 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. Peel Hunt's current Gross Margin % of 46.98% is 5.3% 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 Peel Hunt and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Gross Margin % is 49.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peel Hunt's current Gross Margin % is 46.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 51.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peel Hunt stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peel Hunt (LSE:PEEL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.51, compared to a current price of £0.99 — trading 34.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 46.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 51.48 and 5.3% below the Capital Markets industry median of 49.63. Peel Hunt's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 4 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 Peel Hunt (LSE:PEEL), the current Gross Margin % is 46.98% 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 Peel Hunt (LSE:PEEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peel Hunt stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.99 is trading 34.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.51.
GuruFocus considers Peel Hunt to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PEEL:
Gross Margin %: 46.98% (near median its 10-year median of 51.48)
GF Value™: £1.51 vs. price of £0.99 (34.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.3% below the Capital Markets median (#293 of 620)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PEEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peel Hunt Ltd provides investment banking services to mid and small-cap companies in the UK, with a consistent track record of investment and growth across. The company's operations are supported by differentiated proprietary technology and each of its three divisions, investment banking, research and distribution, and execution and trading. The company earns maximum revenue from Execution Services.
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