ACENACPIF 73 Gross Margin % is 39.47% as of Mar. 2026, which is 264% above its 10-year median of 10.85. GuruFocus rates ACPIF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.03 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, ACEN ranks worse than 52.36% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ACEN's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $70.2 Mil. ACEN's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $178.0 Mil. Therefore, ACEN's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 39.47%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ACEN's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ACPIF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.03 Med: 10.85 Max: 34.17
Current: 29.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ACEN was 34.17%. The lowest was 0.03%. And the median was 10.85%.
ACEN had a gross margin of 39.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ACEN was 2.90% per year.
ACEN (OTCPK:ACPIF) 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
ACEN had a gross margin of 39.47% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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.
ACEN Gross Margin % Related Terms
ACEN Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACEN'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.
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, ACEN'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.
ACEN Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, ACEN's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACEN'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.
ACEN (ACPIF) has a Gross Margin % of 39.47% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ACEN and its competitors. This is 264% above median its historical median of 10.85. Over the past decade, ACEN's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 34.17. According to the industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #211 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 52.4%.
Is ACEN's Gross Margin % too high?
ACEN's current Gross Margin % of 39.47% is 264% above median its 10-year median of 10.85. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 34.17. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. ACEN's value of 39.47% is 25.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACEN ranks #211 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ACEN has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACEN's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, ACEN ranks #211 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ACEN in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. ACEN's value of 39.47% is 25.9% above this benchmark. Historically, ACEN's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.03 to 34.17 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.85 vs. the industry median of 31.35, ACEN has consistently been above the industry average. 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. ACEN's current Gross Margin % of 39.47% is 25.9% above the industry median. 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 ACEN and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACEN's current Gross Margin % is 39.47%, which is 264% above median its own 10-year median of 10.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACEN stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN (ACPIF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.03, compared to a current price of $0.02 — trading 33.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 39.47%, which is 264% above median its 10-year median of 10.85 and 25.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. ACEN's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 warning signs to review. 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 ACEN (ACPIF), the current Gross Margin % is 39.47% 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 ACEN (ACPIF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACEN stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.02 is trading 33.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.03.
GuruFocus considers ACEN to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ACPIF:
Gross Margin %: 39.47% (264% above median its 10-year median of 10.85)
GF Value™: $0.03 vs. price of $0.02 (33.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 25.9% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#211 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACPIF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACEN Corp is a Philippines-based energy company engaged in the development, ownership, and operation of power generation assets, with a focus on renewable energy. The group operates through four segments: Philippines, Australia, ACEN Investments, and Corporate. The Philippines segment includes renewable and thermal power, retail electricity supply, project development, and related activities. The Australia segment focuses on renewable energy operations and development. ACEN Investments covers strategic investments in renewable platforms and projects across emerging markets, while the Corporate segment handles financing, treasury, and administrative functions. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Philippines segment.
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