Loqus HoldingsMAL:LQS 54 Gross Margin % is 70.82% as of Dec. 2025, which is 11% below its 10-year median of 79.89. GuruFocus rates MAL:LQS with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,007 Business Services companies, Loqus Holdings ranks better than 84.11% on this metric.
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
Loqus Holdings had a gross margin of 70.82% 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.
Loqus Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Loqus Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Loqus 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.
MAL:LQS vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Loqus 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.
Loqus Holdings Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Loqus Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Loqus 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.
Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) has a Gross Margin % of 70.82% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Loqus Holdings and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 79.89. Over the past decade, Loqus Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.91 to 92.32. According to the industry distribution chart, Loqus Holdings ranks #160 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 15.9%.
Is Loqus Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Loqus Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 70.82% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 79.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 69.91 to a high of 92.32. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Loqus Holdings' value of 70.82% is 105.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Loqus Holdings ranks #160 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Loqus Holdings has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Loqus Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Loqus Holdings ranks #160 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Loqus Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.50. Loqus Holdings' value of 70.82% is 105.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Loqus Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 69.91 to 92.32 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 79.89 vs. the industry median of 34.50, Loqus Holdings 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. Loqus Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 70.82% is 105.3% 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 Loqus Holdings 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. Loqus Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 70.82%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 79.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Loqus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.25, compared to a current price of €0.50 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 70.82%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 79.89 and 105.3% above the Business Services industry median of 34.50. Loqus Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 54/100 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 Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS), the current Gross Margin % is 70.82% 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 Loqus Holdings (MAL:LQS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Loqus Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.50 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.25.
GuruFocus considers Loqus Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MAL:LQS:
Gross Margin %: 70.82% (11% below median its 10-year median of 79.89)
GF Value™: €0.25 vs. price of €0.50 (100% above fair value)
Industry Position: 105.3% above the Business Services median (#160 of 1007)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MAL:LQS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Loqus Holdings PLC provides fleet management, back-office processing, and ICT solutions, operating through four segments. The Fleet Management segment comprises vehicle and marine tracking systems, as well as on-the-move logistics solutions offered as tailor-made or off-the-shelf packages, which generate the majority of the Group's revenue. The Original Equipment Manufacturers segment includes fleet management contracts that the Group maintains with resellers operating under their own names and branding. The Back-Office Processing segment delivers a range of high-level, off-site support services to various entities. The Projects segment assists clients in selecting and implementing appropriate ICT solutions. its operates in Malta, Europe, the Middle East, South Africa, and Australasia.
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