Science GroupLSE:SAG 83 Gross Margin % is 43.14% as of Dec. 2025, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 41.03. GuruFocus rates LSE:SAG with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of £4.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Science Group ranks better than 59.09% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Science Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:SAG'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.81 Med: 41.03 Max: 44.44
Current: 41.23
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Science Group was 44.44%. The lowest was 40.81%. And the median was 41.03%.
LSE:SAG's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 59.09% of 1007
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.5
vs LSE:SAG: 41.23
Science Group had a gross margin of 43.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Science Group was 0.00% per year.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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
Science Group had a gross margin of 43.14% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 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.
Science Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Science Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science Group'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:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science Group'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.
Science Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Group'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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Gross Margin % of 43.14% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Science Group and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.03. Over the past decade, Science Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.81 to 44.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #412 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 40.9%.
Is Science Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Science Group's current Gross Margin % of 43.14% is near median its 10-year median of 41.03. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.81 to a high of 44.44. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Science Group's value of 43.14% is 25% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #412 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Gross Margin % compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #412 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Science Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Science Group's value of 43.14% is 25% above this benchmark. Historically, Science Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.81 to 44.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.03 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Science Group 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 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. Science Group's current Gross Margin % of 43.14% is 25% 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 Science Group 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. Science Group's current Gross Margin % is 43.14%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.03. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.62, compared to a current price of £5.85 — trading 26.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 43.14%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.03 and 25% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Gross Margin % is 43.14% 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.
Is Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.85 is trading 26.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.62.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Gross Margin %: 43.14% (near median its 10-year median of 41.03)
GF Value™: £4.62 vs. price of £5.85 (26.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25% above the Business Services median (#412 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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