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Luka Ploce DDZAG:LKPC +0.59%63 Gross Margin % is 7.50% as of Mar. 2026, which is 59% below its 10-year median of 18.26. GuruFocus rates ZAG:LKPC with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of €50.38 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Luka Ploce DD ranks better than 75.41% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Luka Ploce DD's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ZAG:LKPC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.62 Med: 18.26 Max: 35.87
Current: 34.43
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Luka Ploce DD was 35.87%. The lowest was 10.62%. And the median was 18.26%.
ZAG:LKPC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 75.41% of 980
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.4
vs ZAG:LKPC: 34.43
Luka Ploce DD had a gross margin of 7.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Luka Ploce DD was 27.10% per year.
Luka Ploce DD (ZAG:LKPC) 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
Luka Ploce DD had a gross margin of 7.50% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.
Luka Ploce DD Gross Margin % Related Terms
Luka Ploce DD Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Luka Ploce DD'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.
Luka Ploce DD Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Luka Ploce DD'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.
Luka Ploce DD Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Luka Ploce DD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Luka Ploce DD'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.
Luka Ploce DD (ZAG:LKPC) has a Gross Margin % of 7.50% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Luka Ploce DD and its competitors. This is 59% below median its historical median of 18.26. Over the past decade, Luka Ploce DD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.62 to 35.87. According to the industry distribution chart, Luka Ploce DD ranks #241 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 24.6%.
Is Luka Ploce DD's Gross Margin % too high?
Luka Ploce DD's current Gross Margin % of 7.50% is 59% below median its 10-year median of 18.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.62 to a high of 35.87. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Luka Ploce DD's value of 7.50% is 63.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Luka Ploce DD ranks #241 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Luka Ploce DD has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Luka Ploce DD's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Luka Ploce DD ranks #241 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Luka Ploce DD in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Luka Ploce DD's value of 7.50% is 63.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Luka Ploce DD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.62 to 35.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.26 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Luka Ploce DD 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 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. Luka Ploce DD's current Gross Margin % of 7.50% is 63.2% 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 Luka Ploce DD and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Luka Ploce DD's current Gross Margin % is 7.50%, which is 59% below median its own 10-year median of 18.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Luka Ploce DD stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luka Ploce DD (ZAG:LKPC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €50.38, compared to a current price of €171.00 — trading 239.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.50%, which is 59% below median its 10-year median of 18.26 and 63.2% below the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Luka Ploce DD's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Luka Ploce DD (ZAG:LKPC), the current Gross Margin % is 7.50% 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 Luka Ploce DD (ZAG:LKPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Luka Ploce DD stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €171.00 is trading 239.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €50.38.
GuruFocus considers Luka Ploce DD to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ZAG:LKPC:
Gross Margin %: 7.50% (59% below median its 10-year median of 18.26)
GF Value™: €50.38 vs. price of €171.00 (239.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.2% below the Transportation median (#241 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ZAG:LKPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Luka Ploce DD operates in integrated shipping and logistics industry in Croatia. The company is engaged in mooring and unloading of boats, yachts, fishing, sports, and other boats, storage and transport of goods and other materials, and boarding and disembarking passengers.
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