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Arab Aluminium IndustryAMM:AALU +0.86%63 Gross Margin % is 8.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 16% below its 10-year median of 10.54. GuruFocus rates AMM:AALU with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of JOD1.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Arab Aluminium Industry ranks worse than 79.62% on this metric.
AMM:AALU's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 79.62% of 731
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs AMM:AALU: 7.37
Arab Aluminium Industry had a gross margin of 8.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arab Aluminium Industry was -11.80% per year.
Arab Aluminium Industry (AMM:AALU) 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
Arab Aluminium Industry had a gross margin of 8.87% 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.
Arab Aluminium Industry Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arab Aluminium Industry Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
AMM:AALU vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Arab Aluminium Industry'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.
Arab Aluminium Industry Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Arab Aluminium Industry's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arab Aluminium Industry'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.
Arab Aluminium Industry (AMM:AALU) has a Gross Margin % of 8.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arab Aluminium Industry and its competitors. This is 16% below median its historical median of 10.54. Over the past decade, Arab Aluminium Industry's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.37 to 13.61. According to the industry distribution chart, Arab Aluminium Industry ranks #582 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 79.6%.
Is Arab Aluminium Industry's Gross Margin % too high?
Arab Aluminium Industry's current Gross Margin % of 8.87% is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.37 to a high of 13.61. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Arab Aluminium Industry's value of 8.87% is 66.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arab Aluminium Industry ranks #582 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arab Aluminium Industry has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arab Aluminium Industry's Gross Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Arab Aluminium Industry ranks #582 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Arab Aluminium Industry in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Arab Aluminium Industry's value of 8.87% is 66.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Arab Aluminium Industry's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.37 to 13.61 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.54 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Arab Aluminium Industry 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 731 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. Arab Aluminium Industry's current Gross Margin % of 8.87% is 66.1% 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 Arab Aluminium Industry and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arab Aluminium Industry's current Gross Margin % is 8.87%, which is 16% below median its own 10-year median of 10.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arab Aluminium Industry stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Aluminium Industry (AMM:AALU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JOD1.58, compared to a current price of JOD1.17 — trading 25.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.87%, which is 16% below median its 10-year median of 10.54 and 66.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Arab Aluminium Industry's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 3 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 Arab Aluminium Industry (AMM:AALU), the current Gross Margin % is 8.87% 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 Arab Aluminium Industry (AMM:AALU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arab Aluminium Industry stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JOD1.17 is trading 25.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of JOD1.58.
GuruFocus considers Arab Aluminium Industry to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AMM:AALU:
Gross Margin %: 8.87% (16% below median its 10-year median of 10.54)
GF Value™: JOD1.58 vs. price of JOD1.17 (25.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#582 of 731)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AMM:AALU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arab Aluminium Industry specializes in the manufacture of aluminum products. The company's main activities are manufacturing aluminum, extrusion, cutting and pulling profiles, and manufacturing raw materials for aluminum. The company's products include a Sliding system, Curtain wall and shutters, Hinges system, and curtains. It conducts operations in the Kingdom, representing local operations.
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