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Ares Acquisition IIIAAC 12 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates AAC with a GF Score™ of 12/100. Among 65 Diversified Financial Services companies, Ares Acquisition III ranks worse than 1538460% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ares Acquisition III's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
AAC's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Industry Median: 50.54 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Ares Acquisition III had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ares Acquisition III was 0.00% per year.
Ares Acquisition III (NYSE:AAC) Gross Margin % Explanation
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
Ares Acquisition III had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Ares Acquisition III Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ares Acquisition III Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ares Acquisition III's Gross Margin % 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.
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AAC vs KRSP, NWAX, GTEN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Shell Companies subindustry, Ares Acquisition III's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Ares Acquisition III Gross Margin % vs Diversified Financial Services Industry
For the Diversified Financial Services industry and Financial Services sector, Ares Acquisition III's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Acquisition III's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Ares Acquisition III (AAC) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ares Acquisition III and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Acquisition III ranks #999999 out of 65 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry.
Is Ares Acquisition III's Gross Margin % too high?
Ares Acquisition III's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Acquisition III ranks #999999 out of 65 companies in the Diversified Financial Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Acquisition III has a GF Score™ of 12/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Acquisition III's Gross Margin % compare to KRSP and NWAX?
According to the Diversified Financial Services industry distribution chart, Ares Acquisition III ranks #999999 out of 65 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ares Acquisition III in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 50.54. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for a Diversified Financial Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Diversified Financial Services companies is 50.54, based on 65 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % 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 Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ares Acquisition III and its competitors. For the Diversified Financial Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 50.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Acquisition III's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Acquisition III stock overvalued right now?
Ares Acquisition III (AAC) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Ares Acquisition III's overall GF Score™ is 12/100. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ares Acquisition III (AAC), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
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