FOS CapitalASX:FOS 29 Gross Margin % is 44.04% as of Dec. 2025, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 40.27. GuruFocus rates ASX:FOS with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.24 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, FOS Capital ranks better than 84.55% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for FOS Capital's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:FOS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 37.3 Med: 40.27 Max: 44.96
Current: 44.96
During the past 5 years, the highestGross Margin % of FOS Capital was 44.96%. The lowest was 37.30%. And the median was 40.27%.
ASX:FOS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.55% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs ASX:FOS: 44.96
FOS Capital had a gross margin of 44.04% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for FOS Capital was 0.00% per year.
FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) 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
FOS Capital had a gross margin of 44.04% 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.
FOS Capital Gross Margin % Related Terms
FOS Capital Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FOS Capital'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:FOS vs VRT, BE, NVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, FOS Capital'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.
FOS Capital Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, FOS Capital's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FOS Capital'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.
FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) has a Gross Margin % of 44.04% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on FOS Capital and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 40.27. Over the past decade, FOS Capital's Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.30 to 44.96. According to the industry distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #464 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 15.5%.
Is FOS Capital's Gross Margin % too high?
FOS Capital's current Gross Margin % of 44.04% is near median its 10-year median of 40.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 37.30 to a high of 44.96. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. FOS Capital's value of 44.04% is 64.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #464 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, FOS Capital has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FOS Capital's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, FOS Capital ranks #464 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places FOS Capital in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. FOS Capital's value of 44.04% is 64.4% above this benchmark. Historically, FOS Capital's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 37.30 to 44.96 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 40.27 vs. the industry median of 26.79, FOS Capital 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. FOS Capital's current Gross Margin % of 44.04% is 64.4% 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 FOS Capital and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FOS Capital's current Gross Margin % is 44.04%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 40.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FOS Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.24, compared to a current price of A$0.11 — trading 56.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 44.04%, which is near median its 10-year median of 40.27 and 64.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. FOS Capital's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 FOS Capital (ASX:FOS), the current Gross Margin % is 44.04% 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 FOS Capital (ASX:FOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FOS Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.11 is trading 56.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.24.
GuruFocus considers FOS Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:FOS:
Gross Margin %: 44.04% (near median its 10-year median of 40.27)
GF Value™: A$0.24 vs. price of A$0.11 (56.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% above the Industrial Products median (#464 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:FOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FOS Capital Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing of a full range of commercial luminaires, outdoor fittings, and linear extruded lighting, and the distribution of a complete range of commercial and architectural lighting solutions. The company is organised into two operating segments based on geographical locations, Australia and New Zealand. The majority of its revenue is generated from Australia.
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