Public Policy Holding CoLSE:PPHC -0.83%72 Gross Margin % is 18.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 71% above its 10-year median of 10.78. GuruFocus rates LSE:PPHC with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of £9.97 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Public Policy Holding Co ranks worse than 88.98% on this metric.
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) 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
Public Policy Holding Co had a gross margin of 18.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Public Policy Holding Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Public Policy Holding Co 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:PPHC vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Public Policy Holding Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Public Policy Holding Co'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.
Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) has a Gross Margin % of 18.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Public Policy Holding Co and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 10.78. Over the past decade, Public Policy Holding Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.00 to 12.08. According to the industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #896 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 89%.
Is Public Policy Holding Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Public Policy Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.39% is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.00 to a high of 12.08. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 18.39% is 46.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #896 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Public Policy Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Public Policy Holding Co's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Public Policy Holding Co ranks #896 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Public Policy Holding Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Public Policy Holding Co's value of 18.39% is 46.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Public Policy Holding Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.00 to 12.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.78 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Public Policy Holding Co 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 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. Public Policy Holding Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.39% is 46.7% 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 Public Policy Holding Co 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. Public Policy Holding Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.39%, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 10.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Public Policy Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £9.97, compared to a current price of £6.00 — trading 39.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.39%, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 10.78 and 46.7% below the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Public Policy Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 2 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC), the current Gross Margin % is 18.39% 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 Public Policy Holding Co (LSE:PPHC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Public Policy Holding Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £6.00 is trading 39.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £9.97.
GuruFocus considers Public Policy Holding Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PPHC:
Gross Margin %: 18.39% (71% above median its 10-year median of 10.78)
GF Value™: £9.97 vs. price of £6.00 (39.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.7% below the Business Services median (#896 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PPHC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Public Policy Holding Co Inc operates as a advisory firm. The company also operates a portfolio of independent firms that offer public affairs, crisis management, lobbying, and advocacy services on behalf of the corporate, trade association, and non-profit client organisations. Its business comprises of three reporting segments - Government Relations Consulting, Corporate Communications & Public Affairs Consulting and Compliance and Insights Services.
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