Ascopiave SpAASCOF 84 Gross Margin % is 95.31% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 85.06. GuruFocus rates ASCOF with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.02. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Ascopiave SpA ranks better than 97.14% 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
Ascopiave SpA had a gross margin of 95.31% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Ascopiave SpA Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ascopiave SpA Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascopiave SpA'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 Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Ascopiave SpA'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.
Ascopiave SpA Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Ascopiave SpA's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascopiave SpA'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.
Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) has a Gross Margin % of 95.31% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ascopiave SpA and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 85.06. Over the past decade, Ascopiave SpA's Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.12 to 94.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #14 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 2.9%.
Is Ascopiave SpA's Gross Margin % too high?
Ascopiave SpA's current Gross Margin % of 95.31% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 85.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 30.12 to a high of 94.81. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Ascopiave SpA's value of 95.31% is 208.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #14 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ascopiave SpA has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascopiave SpA's Gross Margin % compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Ascopiave SpA ranks #14 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ascopiave SpA in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Ascopiave SpA's value of 95.31% is 208.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Ascopiave SpA's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 30.12 to 94.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 85.06 vs. the industry median of 30.88, Ascopiave SpA 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. Ascopiave SpA's current Gross Margin % of 95.31% is 208.6% 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 Ascopiave SpA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascopiave SpA's current Gross Margin % is 95.31%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 85.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascopiave SpA stock overvalued right now?
Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) has a current Gross Margin % of 95.31%. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.02, compared to a current price of $3.33 — trading 17.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 95.31%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 85.06 and 208.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. Ascopiave SpA's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF), the current Gross Margin % is 95.31% 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 Ascopiave SpA (ASCOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascopiave SpA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.33 is trading 17.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.02.
Key valuation signals for ASCOF:
Gross Margin %: 95.31% (12% above median its 10-year median of 85.06)
GF Value™: $4.02 vs. price of $3.33 (17.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 208.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#14 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASCOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascopiave SpA is an Italy-based company engaged in the utility sector. It operates mainly in the field of natural gas distribution through its natural gas and LPG distribution networks across several towns. The Group is also present in the renewable energy sector, owning hydroelectric and wind power plants. Additionally, it is present in the field of cogeneration and heat management, as well as in the water sector, through its strategic investments. Ascopiave's operating business segments are: Gas Distribution, Renewables energies, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from its Gas Distribution business. Geographically, the Group operates only in Italy.
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