PHSCLSE:PHSC Gross Margin % is 51.18% as of Sep. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 47.12. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 512 Conglomerates companies, PHSC ranks better than 87.3% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. PHSC's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £0.80 Mil. PHSC's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Sep. 2025 was £1.57 Mil. Therefore, PHSC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 was 51.18%.
The historical rank and industry rank for PHSC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PHSC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.85 Med: 47.12 Max: 53.35
Current: 51.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of PHSC was 53.35%. The lowest was 43.85%. And the median was 47.12%.
LSE:PHSC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.3% of 512
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.905
vs LSE:PHSC: 51.71
PHSC had a gross margin of 51.18% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for PHSC was 2.40% per year.
PHSC (LSE:PHSC) 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
PHSC had a gross margin of 51.18% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 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.
PHSC Gross Margin % Related Terms
PHSC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PHSC'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, PHSC'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.
PHSC Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, PHSC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PHSC'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.
PHSC (LSE:PHSC) has a Gross Margin % of 51.18% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PHSC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 47.12. Over the past decade, PHSC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.85 to 53.35. According to the industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #65 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 12.7%.
Is PHSC's Gross Margin % too high?
PHSC's current Gross Margin % of 51.18% is near median its 10-year median of 47.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.85 to a high of 53.35. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. PHSC's value of 51.18% is 97.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PHSC ranks #65 out of 512 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does PHSC's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, PHSC ranks #65 out of 512 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PHSC in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.91. PHSC's value of 51.18% is 97.6% above this benchmark. Historically, PHSC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.85 to 53.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.12 vs. the industry median of 25.91, PHSC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.91, based on 512 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. PHSC's current Gross Margin % of 51.18% is 97.6% 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 PHSC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PHSC's current Gross Margin % is 51.18%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 47.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PHSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PHSC (LSE:PHSC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.19, compared to a current price of £0.08 — trading 59.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 51.18%, which is near median its 10-year median of 47.12 and 97.6% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.91. 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 PHSC (LSE:PHSC), the current Gross Margin % is 51.18% as of Sep. 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.
PHSC PLC operates through three operating divisions: Safety, Systems, and Security. It advises on the health, safety, and security of people and property across a diverse range of business sectors and designs, implements, and manages international management systems (known as ISO systems). It generates the majority of its revenue from Health and safety services.
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