Allied Telesis Holdings KKATSKF 60 Gross Margin % is 59.29% as of Dec. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 61.15. GuruFocus rates ATSKF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.49. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, Allied Telesis Holdings KK ranks better than 93.19% on this metric.
Allied Telesis Holdings KK (OTCPK:ATSKF) 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
Allied Telesis Holdings KK had a gross margin of 59.29% 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.
Allied Telesis Holdings KK Gross Margin % Related Terms
Allied Telesis Holdings KK 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.
ATSKF vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Allied Telesis Holdings KK'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.
Allied Telesis Holdings KK Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Allied Telesis Holdings KK's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Allied Telesis Holdings KK'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.
Allied Telesis Holdings KK (ATSKF) has a Gross Margin % of 59.29% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Allied Telesis Holdings KK and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 61.15. Over the past decade, Allied Telesis Holdings KK's Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.42 to 63.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Allied Telesis Holdings KK ranks #167 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 6.8%.
Is Allied Telesis Holdings KK's Gross Margin % too high?
Allied Telesis Holdings KK's current Gross Margin % of 59.29% is near median its 10-year median of 61.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 56.42 to a high of 63.21. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Allied Telesis Holdings KK's value of 59.29% is 141.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Allied Telesis Holdings KK ranks #167 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Allied Telesis Holdings KK has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Allied Telesis Holdings KK's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Allied Telesis Holdings KK ranks #167 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Allied Telesis Holdings KK in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. Allied Telesis Holdings KK's value of 59.29% is 141.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Allied Telesis Holdings KK's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 56.42 to 63.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 61.15 vs. the industry median of 24.57, Allied Telesis Holdings KK 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. Allied Telesis Holdings KK's current Gross Margin % of 59.29% is 141.4% 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 Allied Telesis Holdings KK and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Allied Telesis Holdings KK's current Gross Margin % is 59.29%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 61.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Allied Telesis Holdings KK stock overvalued right now?
Allied Telesis Holdings KK (ATSKF) has a current Gross Margin % of 59.29%. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.49, compared to a current price of $0.88 — trading 78.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 59.29%, which is near median its 10-year median of 61.15 and 141.4% above the Hardware industry median of 24.57. Allied Telesis Holdings KK's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 2 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 Allied Telesis Holdings KK (ATSKF), the current Gross Margin % is 59.29% 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 Allied Telesis Holdings KK (ATSKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Allied Telesis Holdings KK stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.88 is trading 78.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.49.
Key valuation signals for ATSKF:
Gross Margin %: 59.29% (near median its 10-year median of 61.15)
GF Value™: $0.49 vs. price of $0.88 (78.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 141.4% above the Hardware median (#167 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ATSKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Allied Telesis Holdings KK is a Japan-based company engaged in the planning, development, manufacture, and sales of network devices and solutions. The company operates in three businesses namely network products, solutions, and support services. Its network products business manufactures software and hardware related products. The solutions business provides optimum ecosystem solutions. Its support services business is involved in planning and consulting, installation and structuring, operation and monitoring, and education and related support businesses.
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