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Altex IndustriesALTX 21 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ALTX with a GF Score™ of 21/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.10 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 870 Oil & Gas companies, Altex Industries ranks better than 95.52% 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
Altex Industries had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Altex Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Altex Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altex Industries'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.
ALTX vs CRCE, FECOF, ROYL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Altex Industries'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.
Altex Industries Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Altex Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altex Industries'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.
Altex Industries (ALTX) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Altex Industries and its competitors. Over the past decade, Altex Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.29 to 80.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Altex Industries ranks #39 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 4.5%.
Is Altex Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Altex Industries' current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.29 to a high of 80.00. Based on the distribution chart, Altex Industries ranks #39 out of 870 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Altex Industries has a GF Score™ of 21/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altex Industries' Gross Margin % compare to CRCE and FECOF?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Altex Industries ranks #39 out of 870 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Altex Industries in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.12. Historically, Altex Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.29 to 80.00 over the past decade. 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 26.12, based on 870 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 Altex Industries and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altex Industries'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 Altex Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altex Industries (ALTX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.10, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 100% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Altex Industries' overall GF Score™ is 21/100 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 Altex Industries (ALTX), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Altex Industries (ALTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altex Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 100% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.10.
GuruFocus considers Altex Industries to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTX:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $0.10 vs. price of $0.20 (100% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altex Industries Inc. is a USA-based holding company. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary, it owns interests in productive onshore oil and gas properties, has bought and sold producing oil and gas properties, and has participated in the drilling of exploratory and development wells, and the completion of existing wells in Utah and Wyoming. The Company's revenue is from sales of oil and gas production, interest income, and, occasionally, bonus payments for mineral leases.
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