AtkoreATKR -3.47%82 Gross Margin % is 18.61% as of Mar. 2026, which is 31% below its 10-year median of 26.89. GuruFocus rates ATKR with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of $83.69 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Atkore ranks worse than 67.83% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Atkore's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $136 Mil. Atkore's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $731 Mil. Therefore, Atkore's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.61%.
Warning Sign:
Atkore Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atkore's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
ATKR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.25 Med: 26.89 Max: 41.9
Current: 20.25
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Atkore was 41.90%. The lowest was 20.25%. And the median was 26.89%.
ATKR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.83% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs ATKR: 20.25
Atkore had a gross margin of 18.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Atkore was -3.60% per year.
Atkore (NYSE:ATKR) 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
Atkore had a gross margin of 18.61% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Atkore Gross Margin % Related Terms
Atkore Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atkore'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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Atkore'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.
Atkore Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atkore's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atkore'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.
Atkore (ATKR) has a Gross Margin % of 18.61% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atkore and its competitors. This is 31% below median its historical median of 26.89. Over the past decade, Atkore's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.25 to 41.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Atkore ranks #2033 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Atkore's Gross Margin % too high?
Atkore's current Gross Margin % of 18.61% is 31% below median its 10-year median of 26.89. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.25 to a high of 41.90. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Atkore's value of 18.61% is 30.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atkore ranks #2033 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Atkore has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atkore's Gross Margin % compare to TE and EOSE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atkore ranks #2033 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Atkore in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. Atkore's value of 18.61% is 30.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Atkore's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.25 to 41.90 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.89 vs. the industry median of 26.81, Atkore 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,997 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. Atkore's current Gross Margin % of 18.61% is 30.6% 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 Atkore and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atkore's current Gross Margin % is 18.61%, which is 31% below median its own 10-year median of 26.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atkore stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atkore (ATKR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $83.69, compared to a current price of $75.13 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.61%, which is 31% below median its 10-year median of 26.89 and 30.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. Atkore's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 10 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 Atkore (ATKR), the current Gross Margin % is 18.61% 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 Atkore (ATKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atkore stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $75.13 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $83.69.
GuruFocus considers Atkore to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ATKR:
Gross Margin %: 18.61% (31% below median its 10-year median of 26.89)
GF Value™: $83.69 vs. price of $75.13 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.6% below the Industrial Products median (#2033 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atkore Inc is a manufacturer of Electrical products for the non-residential construction and renovation markets, as well as residential markets, and Safety & Infrastructure products for the construction and industrial markets. The Electrical segment manufactures products used in the construction of electrical power systems including conduit, cable, and installation accessories. This segment serves contractors in partnership with the electrical wholesale channel. The Safety & Infrastructure segment designs and manufactures solutions including metal framing, mechanical pipe, perimeter security, and cable management. These solutions are marketed to contractors, original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), and end-users. The majority of revenue is generated from the Electrical segment.
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