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Lonza Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,295 Mil. Lonza Group's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF2,512 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Lonza Group's gross profit for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF1,295 Mil. Lonza Group's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2026 was CHF3,374 Mil. Therefore, Lonza Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 38.38%.
Lonza Group had a gross margin of 38.38% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Lonza Group was 41.91%. The lowest was 29.00%. And the median was 37.08%.
Warning Sign:
Lonza Group Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -4.4%.
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
Lonza Group had a gross margin of 38.38% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Lonza Group Gross Profit Related Terms
Lonza Group Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lonza Group'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.
XSWX:LONN vs TMO, DHR, IDXX: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Diagnostics & Research subindustry, Lonza Group'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.
Lonza Group Gross Profit vs Medical Diagnostics & Research Industry
For the Medical Diagnostics & Research industry and Healthcare sector, Lonza Group's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lonza Group's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF2,512 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN) has a Gross Profit of CHF2,512 Mil as of Jun. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Lonza Group and its competitors.
Is Lonza Group's Gross Profit too high?
Lonza Group's current Gross Profit is CHF2,512 Mil. Overall, Lonza Group has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lonza Group's Gross Profit compare to TMO and DHR?
Lonza Group's Gross Profit of CHF2,512 Mil can be compared against companies in the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Medical Diagnostics & Research company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Medical Diagnostics & Research 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 Lonza Group and its competitors. Lonza Group's current Gross Profit is CHF2,512 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lonza Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF580.08, compared to a current price of CHF588.40 — trading 1.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is CHF2,512 Mil. Lonza Group's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN), the current Gross Profit is CHF2,512 Mil 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 Lonza Group (XSWX:LONN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lonza Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF588.40 is trading 1.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF580.08.
GuruFocus considers Lonza Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:LONN:
Gross Profit: CHF2,512 Mil
GF Value™: CHF580.08 vs. price of CHF588.40 (1.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:LONN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lonza Group is a contract development and manufacturing organization. It operates under four segments: small molecules, biologics, cell and gene, and capsules and health ingredients. Lonza derives its revenue primarily from long-term supply agreements with pharmaceutical customers. The company provides development and manufacturing services throughout the entire lifecycle of a product, from drug research to commercial supply. The majority of Lonza's customers are pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, academic institutions, and government research organizations.
83GF Score
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