Atmus Filtration TechnologiesATMU +1.08%84 Gross Margin % is 28.65% as of Mar. 2026, which is 11% above its 10-year median of 25.84. GuruFocus rates ATMU with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of $41.46 (Modestly Overvalued). Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks better than 71.52% on this metric.
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
Atmus Filtration Technologies had a gross margin of 28.65% 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.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Atmus Filtration Technologies 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 Auto Parts subindustry, Atmus Filtration Technologies'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.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Atmus Filtration Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atmus Filtration Technologies'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.
Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) has a Gross Margin % of 28.65% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atmus Filtration Technologies and its competitors. This is 11% above median its historical median of 25.84. Over the past decade, Atmus Filtration Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.99 to 28.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #374 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 28.5%.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Atmus Filtration Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 28.65% is 11% above median its 10-year median of 25.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.99 to a high of 28.74. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 28.65% is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #374 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Atmus Filtration Technologies has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atmus Filtration Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to DAN and DORM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Atmus Filtration Technologies ranks #374 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Atmus Filtration Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Atmus Filtration Technologies' value of 28.65% is 44.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Atmus Filtration Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.99 to 28.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.84 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Atmus Filtration Technologies 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,313 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. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 28.65% is 44.4% 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atmus Filtration Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 28.65%, which is 11% above median its own 10-year median of 25.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atmus Filtration Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.46, compared to a current price of $50.69 — trading 22.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.65%, which is 11% above median its 10-year median of 25.84 and 44.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Atmus Filtration Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 84/100. 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU), the current Gross Margin % is 28.65% 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 Atmus Filtration Technologies (ATMU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atmus Filtration Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $50.69 is trading 22.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $41.46.
GuruFocus considers Atmus Filtration Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ATMU:
Gross Margin %: 28.65% (11% above median its 10-year median of 25.84)
GF Value™: $41.46 vs. price of $50.69 (22.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#374 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATMU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atmus Filtration Technologies Business Description
Atmus Filtration Technologies Inc manufactures filtration products for on-highway commercial vehicles and off-highway agriculture, construction, mining, and power generation vehicles and equipment. The company designs and manufactures Developed filtration products, principally under the Fleetguard brand, that enable lower emissions and provide asset protection. It designs, manufactures, and sells filters, coolants, and chemical products. The company offers products including air filtration, coolants and chemicals, crankcase ventilation, fuel filtration, fuel cells, lube filtration, and others.
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