AlroBSE:ALR -0.35%63 Gross Margin % is 7.81% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 8.62. GuruFocus rates BSE:ALR with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of lei1.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Alro ranks worse than 84.91% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Alro's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei87 Mil. Alro's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei1,117 Mil. Therefore, Alro's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 7.81%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alro's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSE:ALR'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.59 Med: 8.62 Max: 25.23
Current: 4.75
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alro was 25.23%. The lowest was -7.59%. And the median was 8.62%.
BSE:ALR's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.91% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.15
vs BSE:ALR: 4.75
Alro had a gross margin of 7.81% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alro was 0.00% per year.
Alro (BSE:ALR) 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
Alro had a gross margin of 7.81% 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.
Alro Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alro Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alro'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.
BSE:ALR vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Alro'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.
Alro Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Alro's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alro'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.
Alro (BSE:ALR) has a Gross Margin % of 7.81% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alro and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.62. According to the industry distribution chart, Alro ranks #619 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 84.9%.
Is Alro's Gross Margin % too high?
Alro's current Gross Margin % of 7.81% is near median its 10-year median of 8.62. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Alro's value of 7.81% is 70.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alro ranks #619 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Alro has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alro's Gross Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Alro ranks #619 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alro in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.15. Alro's value of 7.81% is 70.1% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.62 vs. the industry median of 26.15, Alro 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.15, based on 729 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. Alro's current Gross Margin % of 7.81% is 70.1% 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 Alro and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alro's current Gross Margin % is 7.81%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alro stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alro (BSE:ALR) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is lei1.97, compared to a current price of lei1.42 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 7.81%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.62 and 70.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.15. Alro's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Alro (BSE:ALR), the current Gross Margin % is 7.81% 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 Alro (BSE:ALR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alro stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of lei1.42 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of lei1.97.
GuruFocus considers Alro to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BSE:ALR:
Gross Margin %: 7.81% (near median its 10-year median of 8.62)
GF Value™: lei1.97 vs. price of lei1.42 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 70.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#619 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSE:ALR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alro SA is a vertically integrated aluminium producer in Europe. The company operates in three segments: Alumina, Primary Aluminium and Processed Aluminium. Alumina segment consists of the group's alumina production operations, which is the main raw material for aluminium smelting. This segment includes ALUM. Primary Aluminium segment manufactures primary aluminium products such as wire rod, slabs and billets and mainly includes the Anodes section, the Electrolysis section, the Casting House and the Eco Recycling Facility. Processed Aluminium segment develops flat rolled products such as plates, sheets, coils and strips, and extruded products. Geographically the company operates in Romania, Other EU countries, Other European non-EU countries, USA, and Other countries.
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