Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Profitability Rank: 3 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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ASX:LRK Lark Distilling Co Ltd ASX:LRK
40 GF Score
Price A$0.89
GF Value A$0.88
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Lark Distilling Co Profitability Rank?

Lark Distilling Co ASX:LRK 40 Profitability Rank is 3 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 3.00. GuruFocus rates ASX:LRK with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.88 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Lark Distilling Co has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lark Distilling Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was -26.01%. As of today, Lark Distilling Co's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Lark Distilling Co Profitability Rank Related Terms


ASX:LRK vs BF.B: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Beverages - Wineries & Distilleries subindustry, Lark Distilling Co's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank 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.


Lark Distilling Co Profitability Rank vs Beverages - Alcoholic Industry

For the Beverages - Alcoholic industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Lark Distilling Co's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Lark Distilling Co's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Lark Distilling Co Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Lark Distilling Co has the Profitability Rank of 3. It has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Lark Distilling Co's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=-2.38 / 9.151
=-26.01 %

* 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.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Lark Distilling Co has an F-score of 5 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 3 mean?
Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) has a Profitability Rank of 3 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 3.00. Over the past decade, Lark Distilling Co's Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00.
Is Lark Distilling Co's Profitability Rank too high?
Lark Distilling Co's current Profitability Rank of 3 is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.00 to a high of 4.00. Overall, Lark Distilling Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lark Distilling Co's Profitability Rank compare to BF.B?
Lark Distilling Co's Profitability Rank of 3 can be compared against companies in the Beverages - Alcoholic industry. Historically, Lark Distilling Co's own Profitability Rank has ranged from 1.00 to 4.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Beverages - Alcoholic company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Beverages - Alcoholic industry context. However, Profitability Rank 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 Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Lark Distilling Co and its competitors. Lark Distilling Co's current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its own 10-year median of 3.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lark Distilling Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.88, compared to a current price of A$0.89 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 3, which is near median its 10-year median of 3.00. Lark Distilling Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK), the current Profitability Rank is 3 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 Lark Distilling Co (ASX:LRK) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lark Distilling Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$0.89 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.88. GuruFocus considers Lark Distilling Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:LRK:

  • Profitability Rank: 3 (near median its 10-year median of 3.00)
  • GF Value™: A$0.88 vs. price of A$0.89 (0.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 40/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LRK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Lark Distilling Co Business Description

Other Exchanges LRKKF:USA
Address 91-93 Macquarie Street, Level 1, Hobart, TAS, AUS, 7000
Lark Distilling Co Ltd is engaged in the investment and marketing of Australian whisky in Australia. It sells its products under the brand name, Lark. Its operating segments are Whisky, Gin, and Others. The other segment includes the sale of hand sanitizers. It generates the majority of revenue from the Whisky segment.
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