Abu Dhabi Aviation CoADX:ADAVIATION -0.19%73 Gross Margin % is 18.87% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 21.00. GuruFocus rates ADX:ADAVIATION with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of د.إ6.05 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks worse than 56.45% on this metric.
ADX:ADAVIATION's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 56.45% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs ADX:ADAVIATION: 18.06
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co had a gross margin of 18.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Abu Dhabi Aviation Co was -7.30% per year.
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) 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
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co had a gross margin of 18.87% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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 Airports & Air Services subindustry, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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.
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Abu Dhabi Aviation Co'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.
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) has a Gross Margin % of 18.87% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 21.00. Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.66 to 29.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #556 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 56.4%.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.87% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 21.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.66 to a high of 29.85. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's value of 18.87% is 7.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #556 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's Gross Margin % compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co ranks #556 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Abu Dhabi Aviation Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's value of 18.87% is 7.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.66 to 29.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.00 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co has consistently been below 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Gross Margin % of 18.87% is 7.6% below 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's current Gross Margin % is 18.87%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 21.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ6.05, compared to a current price of د.إ5.17 — trading 14.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.87%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 21.00 and 7.6% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Abu Dhabi Aviation Co's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 5 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION), the current Gross Margin % is 18.87% 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 Abu Dhabi Aviation Co (ADX:ADAVIATION) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Abu Dhabi Aviation Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of د.إ5.17 is trading 14.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ6.05.
GuruFocus considers Abu Dhabi Aviation Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ADX:ADAVIATION:
Gross Margin %: 18.87% (10% below median its 10-year median of 21.00)
GF Value™: د.إ6.05 vs. price of د.إ5.17 (14.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% below the Transportation median (#556 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADX:ADAVIATION stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Abu Dhabi Aviation Co is engaged in the provision of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and military aircraft. The company also provides professional and technical support services, owns and operates helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft, undertakes charter and commercial air cargo operations, and trades in aircraft spare parts, and accessories, both within and outside the United Arab Emirates. Its reporting segments are: i) General aviation, ii) Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO), iii) Investments. The majority of revenue is derived from the Maintenance, repair and overhauls (MRO) segment, which provides routine inspections, repairs, overhauls, and modifications, among other similar services.
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