Thorpe (F W)LSE:TFW -1.54%84 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:TFW with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £3.48 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, Thorpe (F W) ranks better than 87.94% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Thorpe (F W)'s Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LSE:TFW'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.79 Med: 44.82 Max: 48.6
Current: 48.02
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Thorpe (F W) was 48.60%. The lowest was 43.79%. And the median was 44.82%.
LSE:TFW's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 87.94% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.83
vs LSE:TFW: 48.02
Thorpe (F W) had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Thorpe (F W) was 1.50% per year.
Thorpe (F W) (LSE:TFW) 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
Thorpe (F W) had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Thorpe (F W) Gross Margin % Related Terms
Thorpe (F W) Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thorpe (F W)'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Thorpe (F W)'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.
Thorpe (F W) Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Thorpe (F W)'s Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thorpe (F W)'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.
Thorpe (F W) (LSE:TFW) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Thorpe (F W) and its competitors. Over the past decade, Thorpe (F W)'s Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.79 to 48.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Thorpe (F W) ranks #361 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 12.1%.
Is Thorpe (F W)'s Gross Margin % too high?
Thorpe (F W)'s current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.79 to a high of 48.60. Based on the distribution chart, Thorpe (F W) ranks #361 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Thorpe (F W) has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thorpe (F W)'s Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Thorpe (F W) ranks #361 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Thorpe (F W) in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.83. Historically, Thorpe (F W)'s own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.79 to 48.60 over the past decade. 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.83, based on 2,993 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. 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 Thorpe (F W) and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thorpe (F W)'s current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thorpe (F W) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thorpe (F W) (LSE:TFW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.48, compared to a current price of £2.55 — trading 26.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Thorpe (F W)'s overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Thorpe (F W) (LSE:TFW), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Thorpe (F W) (LSE:TFW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thorpe (F W) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.55 is trading 26.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of £3.48.
GuruFocus considers Thorpe (F W) to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:TFW:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: £3.48 vs. price of £2.55 (26.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:TFW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thorpe (F W) PLC is engaged in the designing, manufacturing, and supply of professional lighting equipment. It is organized in various operating segments based on the products and customer base in the lighting market: Philip Payne Limited, Solite Europe Limited, Portland Lighting Limited, TRT Lighting Limited, Thorlux Lighting L.L.C., Thorlux Australasia Pty Limited, Thorlux Lighting GmbH, Lightronics Participaties B.V. amd Zemper Group. The majority of its revenue is obtained from the Thorlux segment from its United Kingdom region. It also has operations in the Netherlands, Germany, the rest of Europe and the rest of the world.
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