AspermontASX:ASP 61 Gross Margin % is 23.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% below its 10-year median of 54.22. GuruFocus rates ASX:ASP with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of A$1.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 953 Media - Diversified companies, Aspermont ranks better than 57.19% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aspermont's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$1.20 Mil. Aspermont's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was A$5.10 Mil. Therefore, Aspermont's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 23.45%.
Warning Sign:
Aspermont Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.7%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aspermont's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:ASP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 43.38 Med: 54.22 Max: 65.3
Current: 43.38
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aspermont was 65.30%. The lowest was 43.38%. And the median was 54.22%.
ASX:ASP's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.19% of 953
companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 38.9
vs ASX:ASP: 43.38
Aspermont had a gross margin of 23.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aspermont was -5.70% per year.
Aspermont (ASX:ASP) 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
Aspermont had a gross margin of 23.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Aspermont Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aspermont Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aspermont'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 Publishing subindustry, Aspermont'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.
Aspermont Gross Margin % vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Aspermont's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aspermont'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.
Aspermont (ASX:ASP) has a Gross Margin % of 23.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aspermont and its competitors. This is 57% below median its historical median of 54.22. Over the past decade, Aspermont's Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.38 to 65.30. According to the industry distribution chart, Aspermont ranks #408 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 42.8%.
Is Aspermont's Gross Margin % too high?
Aspermont's current Gross Margin % of 23.45% is 57% below median its 10-year median of 54.22. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 43.38 to a high of 65.30. The Media - Diversified industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Aspermont's value of 23.45% is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aspermont ranks #408 out of 953 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aspermont has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aspermont's Gross Margin % compare to NYT?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Aspermont ranks #408 out of 953 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aspermont in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 38.90. Aspermont's value of 23.45% is 39.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Aspermont's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 43.38 to 65.30 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 54.22 vs. the industry median of 38.90, Aspermont 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Gross Margin % among Media - Diversified companies is 38.90, based on 953 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. Aspermont's current Gross Margin % of 23.45% is 39.7% 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 Aspermont and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Gross Margin % is 38.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aspermont's current Gross Margin % is 23.45%, which is 57% below median its own 10-year median of 54.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aspermont stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspermont (ASX:ASP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$1.70, compared to a current price of A$1.61 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.45%, which is 57% below median its 10-year median of 54.22 and 39.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 38.90. Aspermont's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Aspermont (ASX:ASP), the current Gross Margin % is 23.45% 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 Aspermont (ASX:ASP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aspermont stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$1.61 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$1.70.
GuruFocus considers Aspermont to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:ASP:
Gross Margin %: 23.45% (57% below median its 10-year median of 54.22)
GF Value™: A$1.70 vs. price of A$1.61 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#408 of 953)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:ASP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aspermont Ltd is a publishing company. The Company derives its revenue from subscription, advertising and sponsorships from print and online publications and from running live events in various locations across a number of trade sectors including the mining, agriculture, energy and technology sector. The firm mainly operates within Australia and in the United Kingdom. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Apac and also has a presence in Europe; America, and other countries.
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