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Luxfer HoldingsSTU:LX4A 72 Gross Margin % is 25.60% as of Jun. 2026, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 23.90. GuruFocus rates STU:LX4A with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.44 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,009 Industrial Products companies, Luxfer Holdings ranks worse than 55.07% 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
Luxfer Holdings had a gross margin of 25.60% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Luxfer Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Luxfer Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luxfer 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.
STU:LX4A vs SERV, EROC, GFUZ: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Luxfer 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.
Luxfer Holdings Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Luxfer Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luxfer 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.
Luxfer Holdings (STU:LX4A) has a Gross Margin % of 25.60% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Luxfer Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.90. Over the past decade, Luxfer Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.91 to 29.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Luxfer Holdings ranks #1657 out of 3009 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 55.1%.
Is Luxfer Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Luxfer Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 25.60% is near median its 10-year median of 23.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.91 to a high of 29.34. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Luxfer Holdings' value of 25.60% is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luxfer Holdings ranks #1657 out of 3009 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Luxfer Holdings has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luxfer Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to SERV and EROC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Luxfer Holdings ranks #1657 out of 3009 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Luxfer Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.88. Luxfer Holdings' value of 25.60% is 4.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Luxfer Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.91 to 29.34 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.90 vs. the industry median of 26.88, Luxfer Holdings 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.88, based on 3,009 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. Luxfer Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 25.60% is 4.8% 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 Luxfer Holdings and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luxfer Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 25.60%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luxfer Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxfer Holdings (STU:LX4A) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.44, compared to a current price of €14.60 — trading 54.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.60%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.90 and 4.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.88. Luxfer Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Luxfer Holdings (STU:LX4A), the current Gross Margin % is 25.60% as of Jun. 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 Luxfer Holdings (STU:LX4A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luxfer Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €14.60 is trading 54.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.44.
GuruFocus considers Luxfer Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LX4A:
Gross Margin %: 25.60% (near median its 10-year median of 23.90)
GF Value™: €9.44 vs. price of €14.60 (54.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Industrial Products median (#1657 of 3009)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LX4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luxfer Holdings PLC is engaged in materials engineering and the manufacture of materials, components, and gas containment products. The company has two reportable segments: Elektron and Gas Cylinders. The Elektron segment produces specialty materials based on magnesium and zirconium for applications in aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial markets. The Gas Cylinders segment manufactures high-pressure gas containment products using aluminum alloys and carbon composite technologies for use in healthcare, emergency response, aerospace, and alternative fuel transportation markets.
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