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CEPS's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-3.51 Mil. CEPS's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was £3.67 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. CEPS's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-3.51 Mil. CEPS's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was £-6.94 Mil. Therefore, CEPS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 50.63%.
CEPS had a gross margin of 50.63% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of CEPS was 42.35%. The lowest was 19.96%. And the median was 38.08%.
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
CEPS had a gross margin of 50.63% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
CEPS Gross Profit Related Terms
CEPS Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CEPS's Gross Profit 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.
LSE:CEPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, CEPS's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
CEPS Gross Profit vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, CEPS's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CEPS's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £3.67 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
CEPS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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.
CEPS (LSE:CEPS) has a Gross Profit of £3.67 Mil as of Dec. 2025. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on CEPS and its competitors.
Is CEPS's Gross Profit too high?
CEPS's current Gross Profit is £3.67 Mil. Overall, CEPS has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CEPS's Gross Profit compare to PWR and FIX?
CEPS's Gross Profit of £3.67 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Construction company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Construction industry context. However, Gross Profit should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on CEPS and its competitors. CEPS's current Gross Profit is £3.67 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CEPS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS (LSE:CEPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.12, compared to a current price of £0.40 — trading 233.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is £3.67 Mil. CEPS's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For CEPS (LSE:CEPS), the current Gross Profit is £3.67 Mil 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 CEPS (LSE:CEPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CEPS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.40 is trading 233.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.12.
GuruFocus considers CEPS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CEPS:
Gross Profit: £3.67 Mil
GF Value™: £0.12 vs. price of £0.40 (233.3% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CEPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CEPS PLC is a holding company for service and manufacturing companies, acquiring stakes in stable and steadily growing entrepreneurial companies. Its objective is to generate capital growth by aggregating the steadily growing profits from the subsidiary companies using their cash flows to repay acquisition debt. Its segments include Aford Awards, a sports trophy and engraving company; Signature Fabrics, comprising Friedman's, a convertor and distributor of specialist lycra, and Milano International (trading as Milano Pro-Sport), a designer and manufacturer of leotards; and ICA Group, comprising Hickton Quality Control, Cook Brown, Morgan Lambert and Qualitas Compliance, providers of services to the construction industry. The majority of revenue is derived from Signature Fabrics segment.
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