Power ProbeLSE:PWR -1.13%27 Gross Margin % is 37.59% as of Dec. 2025, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 42.73. GuruFocus rates LSE:PWR with a GF Score™ of 27/100. Among 1,311 Vehicles & Parts companies, Power Probe ranks better than 85.89% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Power Probe's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:PWR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40 Med: 42.73 Max: 44.51
Current: 40
During the past 4 years, the highestGross Margin % of Power Probe was 44.51%. The lowest was 40.00%. And the median was 42.73%.
LSE:PWR's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 85.89% of 1311
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs LSE:PWR: 40.00
Power Probe had a gross margin of 37.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Power Probe was 0.00% per year.
Power Probe (LSE:PWR) 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
Power Probe had a gross margin of 37.59% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Power Probe Gross Margin % Related Terms
Power Probe Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Power Probe'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:PWR vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Power Probe'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.
Power Probe Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Power Probe's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Power Probe'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.
Power Probe (LSE:PWR) has a Gross Margin % of 37.59% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Power Probe and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 42.73. Over the past decade, Power Probe's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.00 to 44.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Power Probe ranks #185 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 14.1%.
Is Power Probe's Gross Margin % too high?
Power Probe's current Gross Margin % of 37.59% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 42.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.00 to a high of 44.51. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Power Probe's value of 37.59% is 89.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Power Probe ranks #185 out of 1311 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Power Probe has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Power Probe's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Power Probe ranks #185 out of 1311 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Power Probe in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Power Probe's value of 37.59% is 89.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Power Probe's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.00 to 44.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.73 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Power Probe 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,311 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. Power Probe's current Gross Margin % of 37.59% is 89.5% 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 Power Probe and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Power Probe's current Gross Margin % is 37.59%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 42.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Power Probe stock overvalued right now?
Power Probe (LSE:PWR) has a current Gross Margin % of 37.59%. The current Gross Margin % is 37.59%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 42.73 and 89.5% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Power Probe's overall GF Score™ is 27/100. 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 Power Probe (LSE:PWR), the current Gross Margin % is 37.59% 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.
Power Probe PLC is a producer of automotive electrical diagnostic tools for professional service technicians. The company offers a suite of electrical diagnostic tools and accessories designed to work with a range of vehicle engine types and manufacturers. These tools can be used in various commercial and passenger road vehicles, including light and heavy goods vehicles and motorcycles. geographically, the company operates in two segments USA and Rest of the world generating majority from the USA regions.
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