Argent IndustrialAILTF 57 Gross Margin % is 32.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 23% above its 10-year median of 26.24. GuruFocus rates AILTF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.78 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 593 Steel companies, Argent Industrial ranks better than 84.99% 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
Argent Industrial had a gross margin of 32.15% 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.
Argent Industrial Gross Margin % Related Terms
Argent Industrial Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Argent Industrial'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 Steel subindustry, Argent Industrial'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.
Argent Industrial Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Argent Industrial's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Argent Industrial'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.
Argent Industrial (AILTF) has a Gross Margin % of 32.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Argent Industrial and its competitors. This is 23% above median its historical median of 26.24. Over the past decade, Argent Industrial's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.27 to 31.45. According to the industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #89 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Argent Industrial's Gross Margin % too high?
Argent Industrial's current Gross Margin % of 32.15% is 23% above median its 10-year median of 26.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.27 to a high of 31.45. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Argent Industrial's value of 32.15% is 155.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #89 out of 593 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Argent Industrial has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Argent Industrial's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Argent Industrial ranks #89 out of 593 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Argent Industrial in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Argent Industrial's value of 32.15% is 155.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Argent Industrial's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.27 to 31.45 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.24 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Argent Industrial 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 593 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. Argent Industrial's current Gross Margin % of 32.15% is 155.2% 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 Argent Industrial and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Argent Industrial's current Gross Margin % is 32.15%, which is 23% above median its own 10-year median of 26.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Argent Industrial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial (AILTF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.78, compared to a current price of $2.30 — trading 29.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 32.15%, which is 23% above median its 10-year median of 26.24 and 155.2% above the Steel industry median of 12.60. Argent Industrial's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 6 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 Argent Industrial (AILTF), the current Gross Margin % is 32.15% 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 Argent Industrial (AILTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Argent Industrial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.30 is trading 29.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.78.
GuruFocus considers Argent Industrial to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for AILTF:
Gross Margin %: 32.15% (23% above median its 10-year median of 26.24)
GF Value™: $1.78 vs. price of $2.30 (29.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 155.2% above the Steel median (#89 of 593)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AILTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Argent Industrial Ltd is a holding company that derives its income from the manufacturing and trading of steel and steel-related products, and properties. The company is organized into three operating divisions, namely Manufacturing, Steel trading, and Properties. The Manufacturing segment consists of manufacturing branded consumer goods. The steel trading segment makes up ferrous steel, aluminum, and stainless steel products. Steel products are also traded internally to the group's manufacturing businesses. The group charges rent for the properties. The company generates a majority of its revenue from manufacturing businesses. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from South Africa and has a presence in the rest of the world.
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