CGROF (Character Group (The)) Profitability Rank: 6 (As of Feb. 2026) — 25% Below Median

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CGROF Character Group (The) PLC CGROF
71 GF Score
Price $3.26
GF Value $2.57
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What is Character Group (The) Profitability Rank?

Character Group (The) CGROF +0.30% 71 Profitability Rank is 6 as of Feb. 2026, which is 25% below its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates CGROF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.57. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review.

Character Group (The) has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Character Group (The)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 was 4.87%. As of today, Character Group (The)'s Piotroski F-Score is 4.


Character Group (The) Profitability Rank Related Terms


CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.


Character Group (The) Profitability Rank vs Travel & Leisure Industry

For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'s Profitability Rank falls into.


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Character Group (The) 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.

Character Group (The) has the Profitability Rank of 6.

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.

Character Group (The)'s Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Feb. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Feb. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Feb. 2026 )
=3.194 / 65.598
=4.87 %

* 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

Character Group (The) has an F-score of 4 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.

Warning Sign:

Character Group (The) PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -23.4%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 6 mean?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a Profitability Rank of 6 as of Feb. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Character Group (The) and its competitors. This is 25% below median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Character Group (The)'s Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00.
Is Character Group (The)'s Profitability Rank too high?
Character Group (The)'s current Profitability Rank of 6 is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 10.00. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s Profitability Rank compare to AS and HAS?
Character Group (The)'s Profitability Rank of 6 can be compared against companies in the Travel & Leisure industry. Historically, Character Group (The)'s own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 10.00 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 Travel & Leisure company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Travel & Leisure 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. Character Group (The)'s current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its own 10-year median of 8.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current Profitability Rank of 6. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.57, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 26.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 6, which is 25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current Profitability Rank is 6 as of Feb. 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 26.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.57.

Key valuation signals for CGROF:

  • Profitability Rank: 6 (25% below median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: $2.57 vs. price of $3.26 (26.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 10 warning signs

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


Character Group (The) Business Description

Other Exchanges CCT:UK
Address 86-88 Coombe Road, 2nd Floor, New Malden, Surrey, GBR, KT3 4QS
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
71GF Score

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