Advanced Braking TechnologyASX:ABV 68 Gross Margin % is 47.34% as of Dec. 2025, which is 7% above its 10-year median of 44.23. GuruFocus rates ASX:ABV with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Advanced Braking Technology ranks better than 91.91% 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
Advanced Braking Technology had a gross margin of 47.34% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Advanced Braking Technology Gross Margin % Related Terms
Advanced Braking Technology 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.
ASX:ABV vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Advanced Braking Technology'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.
Advanced Braking Technology Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Advanced Braking Technology's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advanced Braking Technology'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.
Advanced Braking Technology (ASX:ABV) has a Gross Margin % of 47.34% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Advanced Braking Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 44.23. Over the past decade, Advanced Braking Technology's Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.35 to 49.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Advanced Braking Technology ranks #106 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is Advanced Braking Technology's Gross Margin % too high?
Advanced Braking Technology's current Gross Margin % of 47.34% is near median its 10-year median of 44.23. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 35.35 to a high of 49.83. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Advanced Braking Technology's value of 47.34% is 138.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advanced Braking Technology ranks #106 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advanced Braking Technology has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advanced Braking Technology's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Advanced Braking Technology ranks #106 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Advanced Braking Technology in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Advanced Braking Technology's value of 47.34% is 138.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Advanced Braking Technology's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 35.35 to 49.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 44.23 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Advanced Braking Technology 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,310 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. Advanced Braking Technology's current Gross Margin % of 47.34% is 138.7% 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 Advanced Braking Technology and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advanced Braking Technology's current Gross Margin % is 47.34%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 44.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advanced Braking Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Braking Technology (ASX:ABV) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.11, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 47.34%, which is near median its 10-year median of 44.23 and 138.7% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Advanced Braking Technology's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 2 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 Advanced Braking Technology (ASX:ABV), the current Gross Margin % is 47.34% as of Dec. 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 Advanced Braking Technology (ASX:ABV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advanced Braking Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.11.
GuruFocus considers Advanced Braking Technology to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ABV:
Gross Margin %: 47.34% (near median its 10-year median of 44.23)
GF Value™: A$0.11 vs. price of A$0.11 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 138.7% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#106 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ABV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advanced Braking Technology Ltd is an Australian firm engaged in the commercialization, research, development, and manufacture of the ABT Failsafe Brakes, ABT Failsafe Emergency Driveline Brakes, Terra Dura Brakes, and associated braking systems. It develops its product portfolio for a diverse range of industries such as mining, defense, civil construction, and waste management industries.
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