Lucky Strike EntertainmentLUCK +1.31%70 Gross Margin % is 39.41% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 35.16. GuruFocus rates LUCK with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of $13.59 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 793 Travel & Leisure companies, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks worse than 65.07% on this metric.
Lucky Strike Entertainment (NYSE:LUCK) 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
Lucky Strike Entertainment had a gross margin of 39.41% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lucky Strike Entertainment 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.
LUCK vs TRON, JOUT, PRKS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Lucky Strike Entertainment'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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Gross Margin % vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Lucky Strike Entertainment's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lucky Strike Entertainment'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.
Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) has a Gross Margin % of 39.41% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lucky Strike Entertainment and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 35.16. Over the past decade, Lucky Strike Entertainment's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.31 to 42.02. According to the industry distribution chart, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks #516 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 65.1%.
Is Lucky Strike Entertainment's Gross Margin % too high?
Lucky Strike Entertainment's current Gross Margin % of 39.41% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 35.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.31 to a high of 42.02. The Travel & Leisure industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Lucky Strike Entertainment's value of 39.41% is 10.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks #516 out of 793 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lucky Strike Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lucky Strike Entertainment's Gross Margin % compare to TRON and JOUT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Lucky Strike Entertainment ranks #516 out of 793 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Lucky Strike Entertainment in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.02. Lucky Strike Entertainment's value of 39.41% is 10.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Lucky Strike Entertainment's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.31 to 42.02 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.16 vs. the industry median of 44.02, Lucky Strike Entertainment 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Gross Margin % among Travel & Leisure companies is 44.02, based on 793 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. Lucky Strike Entertainment's current Gross Margin % of 39.41% is 10.5% 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 Lucky Strike Entertainment and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lucky Strike Entertainment's current Gross Margin % is 39.41%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 35.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lucky Strike Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $13.59, compared to a current price of $7.74 — trading 43% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.41%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 35.16 and 10.5% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 44.02. Lucky Strike Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 5 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 Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK), the current Gross Margin % is 39.41% 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 Lucky Strike Entertainment (LUCK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lucky Strike Entertainment stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.74 is trading 43% below its estimated GF Value™ of $13.59.
GuruFocus considers Lucky Strike Entertainment to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LUCK:
Gross Margin %: 39.41% (12% above median its 10-year median of 35.16)
GF Value™: $13.59 vs. price of $7.74 (43% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10.5% below the Travel & Leisure median (#516 of 793)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUCK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lucky Strike Entertainment Corp is an operator of location-based entertainment. Across several locations in North America, the company provides experiential offerings in bowling, amusements, water parks, and family entertainment centers (FECs). It operates traditional bowling locations and more upscale entertainment concepts with lounge seating, arcades, enhanced food and beverage offerings, and more robust customer service for individuals and group events, as well as hosting and overseeing professional and non-professional bowling tournaments and related broadcasting.
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