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Quantum Base HoldingsLSE:QUBE 18 Gross Margin % is 96.54% as of Oct. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:QUBE with a GF Score™ of 18/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Quantum Base Holdings ranks better than 95.83% on this metric.
LSE:QUBE's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 95.83% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.575
vs LSE:QUBE: 96.76
Quantum Base Holdings had a gross margin of 96.54% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Quantum Base Holdings was 0.00% per year.
Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE) 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
Quantum Base Holdings had a gross margin of 96.54% for the quarter that ended in Oct. 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.
Quantum Base Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Quantum Base Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Quantum Base Holdings'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:QUBE vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Quantum Base Holdings'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.
Quantum Base Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Quantum Base Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Quantum Base Holdings'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.
Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE) has a Gross Margin % of 96.54% as of Oct. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Quantum Base Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Quantum Base Holdings ranks #42 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 4.2%.
Is Quantum Base Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Quantum Base Holdings' current Gross Margin % is 96.54%. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Quantum Base Holdings' value of 96.54% is 179.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Quantum Base Holdings ranks #42 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Quantum Base Holdings has a GF Score™ of 18/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Quantum Base Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Quantum Base Holdings ranks #42 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Quantum Base Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.58. Quantum Base Holdings' value of 96.54% is 179.2% above this benchmark. 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 34.58, based on 1,008 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. Quantum Base Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 96.54% is 179.2% 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 Quantum Base Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Quantum Base Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 96.54%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Quantum Base Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE) has a current Gross Margin % of 96.54%. The current Gross Margin % is 96.54% and 179.2% above the Business Services industry median of 34.58. Quantum Base Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 18/100 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 Quantum Base Holdings (LSE:QUBE), the current Gross Margin % is 96.54% as of Oct. 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.
Quantum Base Holdings PLC is a quantum science company creating a new world-wide standard in authentication through its patented Q-ID solution - unbreakable and non-replicable authenticity tags that can be applied to products, significantly mitigating counterfeiting. Q-IDs can be easily integrated with common printing methods and quickly authenticated with a smartphone, providing easy authentication and security for world-wide brands, governments, and consumers. It generated all of its revenue from the licensing of the Q-ID technology.
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