Lorne Park Capital Partners (TSXV:LPC) 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
Lorne Park Capital Partners had a gross margin of 36.34% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Lorne Park Capital Partners Gross Margin % Related Terms
Lorne Park Capital Partners 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.
TSXV:LPC vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Lorne Park Capital Partners'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.
Lorne Park Capital Partners Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Lorne Park Capital Partners's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lorne Park Capital Partners'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.
Lorne Park Capital Partners (TSXV:LPC) has a Gross Margin % of 36.34% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Lorne Park Capital Partners and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 21.80. Over the past decade, Lorne Park Capital Partners' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.95 to 35.95.
Is Lorne Park Capital Partners' Gross Margin % too high?
Lorne Park Capital Partners' current Gross Margin % of 36.34% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 21.80. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.95 to a high of 35.95. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. Lorne Park Capital Partners' value of 36.34% is 36.8% below this industry median. Overall, Lorne Park Capital Partners has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lorne Park Capital Partners' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
Lorne Park Capital Partners' Gross Margin % of 36.34% can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.53. Lorne Park Capital Partners' value of 36.34% is 36.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Lorne Park Capital Partners' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.95 to 35.95 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.80 vs. the industry median of 57.53, Lorne Park Capital Partners 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.53, based on 547 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. Lorne Park Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % of 36.34% is 36.8% 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 Lorne Park Capital Partners and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lorne Park Capital Partners's current Gross Margin % is 36.34%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 21.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lorne Park Capital Partners stock overvalued right now?
Lorne Park Capital Partners (TSXV:LPC) has a current Gross Margin % of 36.34%. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.74, compared to a current price of C$2.22 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 36.34%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 21.80 and 36.8% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.53. Lorne Park Capital Partners' overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 6 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 Lorne Park Capital Partners (TSXV:LPC), the current Gross Margin % is 36.34% as of Jun. 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 Lorne Park Capital Partners (TSXV:LPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lorne Park Capital Partners stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$2.22 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.74.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:LPC:
Gross Margin %: 36.34% (67% above median its 10-year median of 21.80)
GF Value™: C$1.74 vs. price of C$2.22 (27.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% below the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:LPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc is a Canada-based company engaged in building a network of boutique investment managers and wealth advisors. The company provides asset management services to investors, estates, trusts, and foundations. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from its business in Canada and also has a presence in the United States of America.
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