Athens International AirportATH:AIA +1.02%34 Gross Margin % is 85.80% as of Dec. 2025, which is 17% above its 10-year median of 73.40. GuruFocus rates ATH:AIA with a GF Score™ of 34/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 978 Transportation companies, Athens International Airport ranks better than 96.32% on this metric.
Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA) 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
Athens International Airport had a gross margin of 85.80% 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.
Athens International Airport Gross Margin % Related Terms
Athens International Airport 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.
For the Airports & Air Services subindustry, Athens International Airport'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.
Athens International Airport Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Athens International Airport's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Athens International Airport'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.
Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA) has a Gross Margin % of 85.80% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Athens International Airport and its competitors. This is 17% above median its historical median of 73.40. Over the past decade, Athens International Airport's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.71 to 79.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Athens International Airport ranks #36 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 3.7%.
Is Athens International Airport's Gross Margin % too high?
Athens International Airport's current Gross Margin % of 85.80% is 17% above median its 10-year median of 73.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.71 to a high of 79.41. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Athens International Airport's value of 85.80% is 318.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Athens International Airport ranks #36 out of 978 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Athens International Airport has a GF Score™ of 34/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Athens International Airport's Gross Margin % compare to JOBY?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Athens International Airport ranks #36 out of 978 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Athens International Airport in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.50. Athens International Airport's value of 85.80% is 318.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Athens International Airport's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.71 to 79.41 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 73.40 vs. the industry median of 20.50, Athens International Airport 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.50, based on 978 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. Athens International Airport's current Gross Margin % of 85.80% is 318.5% 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 Athens International Airport and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Athens International Airport's current Gross Margin % is 85.80%, which is 17% above median its own 10-year median of 73.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Athens International Airport stock overvalued right now?
Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA) has a current Gross Margin % of 85.80%. The current Gross Margin % is 85.80%, which is 17% above median its 10-year median of 73.40 and 318.5% above the Transportation industry median of 20.50. Athens International Airport's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Athens International Airport (ATH:AIA), the current Gross Margin % is 85.80% 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.
Athens International Airport SA is engaged in the design, financing, construction, completion, commissioning, maintenance, operation, management, and development of the Athens International Airport . The company's operating segments are: Air activities and Non-air activities. The maximum revenue is generated from its Air activities segment, which includes the provision at the Airport of any facilities like the landing, parking, or taking-off of aircraft; the servicing of aircraft; and the handling of passengers, among others. The Non-air activities segment represents revenues from non-air activities, mainly consisting of car parking, food and beverage, duty-free, retail shops, building/office rental, and other commercial services.
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