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Longhom PublishersNAI:LKL +3.33%49 Gross Margin % is 45.74% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 42.81. GuruFocus rates NAI:LKL with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of KES1.82 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 944 Media - Diversified companies, Longhom Publishers ranks worse than 63.35% 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
Longhom Publishers had a gross margin of 45.74% 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.
Longhom Publishers Gross Margin % Related Terms
Longhom Publishers Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Longhom Publishers'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 Publishing subindustry, Longhom Publishers'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.
Longhom Publishers Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Longhom Publishers's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longhom Publishers'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.
Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) has a Gross Margin % of 45.74% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Longhom Publishers and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.81. Over the past decade, Longhom Publishers' Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.73 to 56.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #598 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 63.3%.
Is Longhom Publishers' Gross Margin % too high?
Longhom Publishers' current Gross Margin % of 45.74% is near median its 10-year median of 42.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.73 to a high of 56.60. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Longhom Publishers' value of 45.74% is 17.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #598 out of 944 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Longhom Publishers has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longhom Publishers' Gross Margin % compare to NYT and WLY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Longhom Publishers ranks #598 out of 944 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Longhom Publishers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.99. Longhom Publishers' value of 45.74% is 17.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Longhom Publishers' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.73 to 56.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.81 vs. the industry median of 38.99, Longhom Publishers 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.99, based on 944 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. Longhom Publishers's current Gross Margin % of 45.74% is 17.3% 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 Longhom Publishers and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longhom Publishers's current Gross Margin % is 45.74%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longhom Publishers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is KES1.82, compared to a current price of KES2.79 — trading 53.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 45.74%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.81 and 17.3% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.99. Longhom Publishers' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL), the current Gross Margin % is 45.74% 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 Longhom Publishers (NAI:LKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longhom Publishers stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KES2.79 is trading 53.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of KES1.82.
GuruFocus considers Longhom Publishers to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for NAI:LKL:
Gross Margin %: 45.74% (near median its 10-year median of 42.81)
GF Value™: KES1.82 vs. price of KES2.79 (53.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.3% above the Media - Diversified median (#598 of 944)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAI:LKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longhom Publishers PLC provides learning materials and solutions in the East and Central Africa region. The principal activity of the company is publishing and selling of high-quality educational and general books. The business of the company operates through four geographical segments: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, and Rwanda. The product line of the company consists of books for primary and secondary classes. The Kenya region generates a majority of revenue for the company.
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