Electro Aco AltonaBSP:EALT4 -1.54%79 Gross Margin % is 21.36% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% below its 10-year median of 22.15. GuruFocus rates BSP:EALT4 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of R$12.34 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,997 Industrial Products companies, Electro Aco Altona ranks worse than 72.14% on this metric.
Electro Aco Altona SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Electro Aco Altona's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BSP:EALT4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.01 Med: 22.15 Max: 29.66
Current: 18.47
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Electro Aco Altona was 29.66%. The lowest was 15.01%. And the median was 22.15%.
BSP:EALT4's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 72.14% of 2997
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs BSP:EALT4: 18.47
Electro Aco Altona had a gross margin of 21.36% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Electro Aco Altona was -1.30% per year.
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
Electro Aco Altona had a gross margin of 21.36% 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.
Electro Aco Altona Gross Margin % Related Terms
Electro Aco Altona Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Electro Aco Altona'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.
BSP:EALT4 vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, Electro Aco Altona'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.
Electro Aco Altona Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Electro Aco Altona's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Electro Aco Altona'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.
Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT4) has a Gross Margin % of 21.36% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Electro Aco Altona and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.15. Over the past decade, Electro Aco Altona's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.01 to 29.66. According to the industry distribution chart, Electro Aco Altona ranks #2162 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is Electro Aco Altona's Gross Margin % too high?
Electro Aco Altona's current Gross Margin % of 21.36% is near median its 10-year median of 22.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.01 to a high of 29.66. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Electro Aco Altona's value of 21.36% is 20.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Electro Aco Altona ranks #2162 out of 2997 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Electro Aco Altona has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Electro Aco Altona's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Electro Aco Altona ranks #2162 out of 2997 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Electro Aco Altona in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Electro Aco Altona's value of 21.36% is 20.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Electro Aco Altona's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.01 to 29.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.15 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Electro Aco Altona 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 26.79, 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. Electro Aco Altona's current Gross Margin % of 21.36% is 20.3% 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 Electro Aco Altona and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Electro Aco Altona's current Gross Margin % is 21.36%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Electro Aco Altona stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$12.34, compared to a current price of R$12.18 — trading 1.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.36%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.15 and 20.3% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Electro Aco Altona's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 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 Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT4), the current Gross Margin % is 21.36% 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 Electro Aco Altona (BSP:EALT4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Electro Aco Altona stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$12.18 is trading 1.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$12.34.
GuruFocus considers Electro Aco Altona to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:EALT4:
Gross Margin %: 21.36% (near median its 10-year median of 22.15)
GF Value™: R$12.34 vs. price of R$12.18 (1.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.3% below the Industrial Products median (#2162 of 2997)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:EALT4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Electro Aco Altona SA manufactures steel based machinery & equipment. Its product portfolio comprises of carbon steel, high & low alloy steel, manganese steel & heat resistant steel castings. It caters to industries like earthmoving & mining.The company divides its business into two sectors: Repetitive and Custom. The Repetitive sector is responsible for series production of items for self-propelled equipment assemblers, including customers active in the segment of construction and mining machinery. The Custom sector produces customized parts and assemblies.
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