ASKULASKLF 57 Gross Margin % is 23.04% as of Nov. 2025, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 23.93. GuruFocus rates ASKLF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $19.08. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,117 Retail - Cyclical companies, ASKUL ranks worse than 72.43% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ASKUL's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $128 Mil. ASKUL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Nov. 2025 was $557 Mil. Therefore, ASKUL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was 23.04%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ASKUL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASKLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.33 Med: 23.93 Max: 24.91
Current: 23.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ASKUL was 24.91%. The lowest was 22.33%. And the median was 23.93%.
ASKLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.43% of 1117
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.23
vs ASKLF: 23.61
ASKUL had a gross margin of 23.04% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ASKUL was 0.30% per year.
ASKUL (OTCPK:ASKLF) 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
ASKUL had a gross margin of 23.04% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => 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.
ASKUL Gross Margin % Related Terms
ASKUL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASKUL'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.
ASKLF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, ASKUL'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.
ASKUL Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, ASKUL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASKUL'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.
ASKUL (ASKLF) has a Gross Margin % of 23.04% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ASKUL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 23.93. Over the past decade, ASKUL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 24.91. According to the industry distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #809 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is ASKUL's Gross Margin % too high?
ASKUL's current Gross Margin % of 23.04% is near median its 10-year median of 23.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.33 to a high of 24.91. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. ASKUL's value of 23.04% is 36.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #809 out of 1117 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ASKUL has a GF Score™ of 57/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASKUL's Gross Margin % compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, ASKUL ranks #809 out of 1117 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ASKUL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.23. ASKUL's value of 23.04% is 36.4% below this benchmark. Historically, ASKUL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.33 to 24.91 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 23.93 vs. the industry median of 36.23, ASKUL 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.23, based on 1,117 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. ASKUL's current Gross Margin % of 23.04% is 36.4% 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 ASKUL and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASKUL's current Gross Margin % is 23.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 23.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASKUL stock overvalued right now?
ASKUL (ASKLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 23.04%. The stock's GF Value™ is $19.08, compared to a current price of $12.54 — trading 34.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 23.93 and 36.4% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.23. ASKUL's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 ASKUL (ASKLF), the current Gross Margin % is 23.04% as of Nov. 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 ASKUL (ASKLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASKUL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.54 is trading 34.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $19.08.
Key valuation signals for ASKLF:
Gross Margin %: 23.04% (near median its 10-year median of 23.93)
GF Value™: $19.08 vs. price of $12.54 (34.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.4% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#809 of 1117)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASKLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ASKUL Corp is a Japanese company mainly offering office products and accessories. The business has two main segments: the office-related products and other delivery. The office-related product segment consists of personal computer and accessories, office supplies, and furniture. The other delivery segment provides cargo transportation services for corporations.
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