ASM International NVASMXF 94 Gross Margin % is 53.32% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% above its 10-year median of 47.64. GuruFocus rates ASMXF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $716.05 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,011 Semiconductors companies, ASM International NV ranks better than 84.87% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ASM International NV's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASMXF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.86 Med: 47.64 Max: 51.8
Current: 51.8
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ASM International NV was 51.80%. The lowest was 40.86%. And the median was 47.64%.
ASMXF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.87% of 1011
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs ASMXF: 51.80
ASM International NV had a gross margin of 53.32% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ASM International NV was 1.90% per year.
ASM International NV (OTCPK:ASMXF) 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
ASM International NV had a gross margin of 53.32% 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.
ASM International NV Gross Margin % Related Terms
ASM International NV Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASM International NV'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.
ASMXF vs LRCX, AMAT, KLAC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials subindustry, ASM International NV'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.
ASM International NV Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, ASM International NV's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASM International NV'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.
ASM International NV (ASMXF) has a Gross Margin % of 53.32% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ASM International NV and its competitors. This is 12% above median its historical median of 47.64. Over the past decade, ASM International NV's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.86 to 51.80. According to the industry distribution chart, ASM International NV ranks #153 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is ASM International NV's Gross Margin % too high?
ASM International NV's current Gross Margin % of 53.32% is 12% above median its 10-year median of 47.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.86 to a high of 51.80. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. ASM International NV's value of 53.32% is 80.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASM International NV ranks #153 out of 1011 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ASM International NV has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASM International NV's Gross Margin % compare to LRCX and AMAT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, ASM International NV ranks #153 out of 1011 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ASM International NV in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. ASM International NV's value of 53.32% is 80.1% above this benchmark. Historically, ASM International NV's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.86 to 51.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 47.64 vs. the industry median of 29.61, ASM International NV 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,011 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. ASM International NV's current Gross Margin % of 53.32% is 80.1% 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 ASM International NV and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASM International NV's current Gross Margin % is 53.32%, which is 12% above median its own 10-year median of 47.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASM International NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASM International NV (ASMXF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $716.05, compared to a current price of $1,147.22 — trading 60.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 53.32%, which is 12% above median its 10-year median of 47.64 and 80.1% above the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. ASM International NV's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 ASM International NV (ASMXF), the current Gross Margin % is 53.32% 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 ASM International NV (ASMXF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASM International NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,147.22 is trading 60.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $716.05.
GuruFocus considers ASM International NV to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASMXF:
Gross Margin %: 53.32% (12% above median its 10-year median of 47.64)
GF Value™: $716.05 vs. price of $1,147.22 (60.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.1% above the Semiconductors median (#153 of 1011)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASMXF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ASM International is a Dutch company that supplies deposition equipment for chip fabrication. It is the leader in atomic layer deposition, a precise deposition technique that is required in the most advanced semiconductors. ASM's main clients are logic foundries TSMC, Samsung, and Intel, as well as memory foundries SK Hynix and Micron Technology. Foundries and wafer fab equipment providers like ASM work closely, which gives the firm insight into the customer's innovation and product road maps. Once a machine is established in a fab, it can generate service revenue for decades.
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