Advance ZincTekADVNF 27 Gross Margin % is 60.15% as of Dec. 2025, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 57.66. GuruFocus rates ADVNF with a GF Score™ of 27/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.67 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,561 Chemicals companies, Advance ZincTek ranks better than 95.13% on this metric.
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
Advance ZincTek had a gross margin of 60.15% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Advance ZincTek Gross Margin % Related Terms
Advance ZincTek Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advance ZincTek'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 Chemicals subindustry, Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Advance ZincTek's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advance ZincTek'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.
Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) has a Gross Margin % of 60.15% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Advance ZincTek and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 57.66. Over the past decade, Advance ZincTek's Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.49 to 73.26. According to the industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #76 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is Advance ZincTek's Gross Margin % too high?
Advance ZincTek's current Gross Margin % of 60.15% is near median its 10-year median of 57.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 48.49 to a high of 73.26. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Advance ZincTek's value of 60.15% is 157.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #76 out of 1561 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advance ZincTek has a GF Score™ of 27/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advance ZincTek's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Advance ZincTek ranks #76 out of 1561 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Advance ZincTek in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.35. Advance ZincTek's value of 60.15% is 157.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Advance ZincTek's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 48.49 to 73.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 57.66 vs. the industry median of 23.35, Advance ZincTek 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.35, based on 1,561 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. Advance ZincTek's current Gross Margin % of 60.15% is 157.6% 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 Advance ZincTek and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advance ZincTek's current Gross Margin % is 60.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 57.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advance ZincTek stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.67, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 20.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 57.66 and 157.6% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.35. Advance ZincTek's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 with 4 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 Advance ZincTek (ADVNF), the current Gross Margin % is 60.15% 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 Advance ZincTek (ADVNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advance ZincTek stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 20.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.67.
GuruFocus considers Advance ZincTek to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADVNF:
Gross Margin %: 60.15% (near median its 10-year median of 57.66)
GF Value™: $0.67 vs. price of $0.53 (20.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 157.6% above the Chemicals median (#76 of 1561)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADVNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advance ZincTek Ltd is engaged in the manufacture of aluminium oxide powder (Alusion), zinc oxide dispersions, and zinc oxide powder (collectively ZinClear) for the Personal Care Sector. The company operates in a single segment which is the Personal Care segment which produces and distributes dispersions of mineral-only UV filters in cosmetic emollients used for sunscreen, skincare and pharmaceutical formulations, as well as alumina plate-like powders used for cosmetic applications. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from United States of America and Canada, Australia, and the Rest of the world.
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