Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) Profitability Rank: 9 (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Above Median

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LSE:CBOX Cake Box Holdings PLC LSE:CBOX
84 GF Score
Price £1.88
GF Value £2.54
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Cake Box Holdings Profitability Rank?

Cake Box Holdings LSE:CBOX -3.85% 84 Profitability Rank is 9 as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 8.00. GuruFocus rates LSE:CBOX with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.54 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Cake Box Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Cake Box Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 22.47%. As of today, Cake Box Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 5.


Cake Box Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


LSE:CBOX vs KR, SFM: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, Cake Box Holdings'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.


Cake Box Holdings Profitability Rank vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Cake Box Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Cake Box Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


LSE:CBOX
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Cake Box Holdings 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.

Cake Box Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 9. It has a higher profitability and may stay that way.

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.

Cake Box Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=6.949 / 30.93
=22.47 %

* 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

Cake Box Holdings 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.

Warning Sign:

Cake Box Holdings PLC operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

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What does a Profitability Rank of 9 mean?
Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) has a Profitability Rank of 9 as of Mar. 2026. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 8.00. Over the past decade, Cake Box Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00.
Is Cake Box Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Cake Box Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 9 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.00 to a high of 9.00. Overall, Cake Box Holdings has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cake Box Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to KR and SFM?
Cake Box Holdings' Profitability Rank of 9 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. Historically, Cake Box Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 5.00 to 9.00 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 Retail - Defensive company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Defensive 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 Cake Box Holdings and its competitors. Cake Box Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above 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 Cake Box Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.54, compared to a current price of £1.88 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 9, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00. Cake Box Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 3 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX), the current Profitability Rank is 9 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 Cake Box Holdings (LSE:CBOX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cake Box Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of £1.88 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.54. GuruFocus considers Cake Box Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:CBOX:

  • Profitability Rank: 9 (13% above median its 10-year median of 8.00)
  • GF Value™: £2.54 vs. price of £1.88 (26.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 84/100 with 3 warning signs

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


Cake Box Holdings Business Description

Address 20-22 Jute Lane, Enfield, London, Middlesex, GBR, EN3 7PJ
Cake Box Holdings PLC is a retailer of fresh cream cakes. It offers a range of cakes that include cupcakes, photo cakes, number cakes, fruit cakes, mehndi cakes, round cakes, kid's cakes, platter cakes, and wedding cakes. The company recognizes revenue revenue from Sale of sponges, fresh cream and other goods to franchisees, Online sales of cakes and related products to customers, Franchise package. Geographically, it derives revenue from the United Kingdom.
84GF Score

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