The historical rank and industry rank for Ashley Services Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASH's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Business Services industry.
Industry Median: 34.46 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Ashley Services Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ashley Services Group was 0.00% per year.
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) 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
Ashley Services Group had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Ashley Services Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ashley Services Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashley Services Group'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.
ASX:ASH vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Ashley Services Group'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.
Ashley Services Group Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Ashley Services Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashley Services Group'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.
Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ashley Services Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #999999 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Ashley Services Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Ashley Services Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #999999 out of 1007 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ashley Services Group has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashley Services Group's Gross Margin % compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Ashley Services Group ranks #999999 out of 1007 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ashley Services Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.46. 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.46, based on 1,007 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. 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 Ashley Services Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashley Services Group's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashley Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.27 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Ashley Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Ashley Services Group (ASX:ASH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashley Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.27 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24.
GuruFocus considers Ashley Services Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASH:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.27 (10.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ASH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ashley Services Group Ltd is engaged in staffing services. It is an integrated Labour Hire, Recruitment, and Training organization that has been delivering workforce management and business improvement programs. The group operates in two operating segments, namely Labour hire and Training. The group derives maximum revenue from providing Labour hire services. The organization operates in Australia.
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