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Asek Co for MiningCAI:ASCM +0.81%26 Gross Margin % is 19.98% as of Sep. 2025, which is 3% below its 10-year median of 20.53. GuruFocus rates CAI:ASCM with a GF Score™ of 26/100. The stock has 13 warning signs investors should review. Among 732 Metals & Mining companies, Asek Co for Mining ranks better than 69.13% on this metric.
Asek Co for Mining gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asek Co for Mining's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CAI:ASCM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.19 Med: 20.53 Max: 44.35
Current: 44.35
During the past 8 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asek Co for Mining was 44.35%. The lowest was 7.19%. And the median was 20.53%.
CAI:ASCM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.13% of 732
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.175
vs CAI:ASCM: 44.35
Asek Co for Mining had a gross margin of 19.98% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asek Co for Mining was -9.50% per year.
Asek Co for Mining (CAI:ASCM) 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
Asek Co for Mining had a gross margin of 19.98% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => 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.
Asek Co for Mining Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asek Co for Mining Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asek Co for Mining'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.
Asek Co for Mining Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Asek Co for Mining'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.
Asek Co for Mining Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Asek Co for Mining's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asek Co for Mining'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.
Asek Co for Mining (CAI:ASCM) has a Gross Margin % of 19.98% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asek Co for Mining and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 20.53. Over the past decade, Asek Co for Mining's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.19 to 44.35. According to the industry distribution chart, Asek Co for Mining ranks #226 out of 732 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Asek Co for Mining's Gross Margin % too high?
Asek Co for Mining's current Gross Margin % of 19.98% is near median its 10-year median of 20.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.19 to a high of 44.35. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Asek Co for Mining's value of 19.98% is 23.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asek Co for Mining ranks #226 out of 732 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asek Co for Mining has a GF Score™ of 26/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asek Co for Mining's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Asek Co for Mining ranks #226 out of 732 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Asek Co for Mining in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.18. Asek Co for Mining's value of 19.98% is 23.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Asek Co for Mining's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.19 to 44.35 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.53 vs. the industry median of 26.18, Asek Co for Mining 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 26.18, based on 732 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. Asek Co for Mining's current Gross Margin % of 19.98% is 23.7% 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 Asek Co for Mining and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asek Co for Mining's current Gross Margin % is 19.98%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 20.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asek Co for Mining stock overvalued right now?
Asek Co for Mining (CAI:ASCM) has a current Gross Margin % of 19.98%. The current Gross Margin % is 19.98%, which is near median its 10-year median of 20.53 and 23.7% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.18. Asek Co for Mining's overall GF Score™ is 26/100 with 13 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 Asek Co for Mining (CAI:ASCM), the current Gross Margin % is 19.98% as of Sep. 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.
Asek Co for Mining operates as geology, mining, and manufacturing company. It offers services such as field prospecting, geological mapping, structural mapping, micropaleontology, research work and others. The company is involved in mining and production of ground calcium carbonate, glass sand, crushing aggregates, blocks and gold. Its products include glass sand and gypsum.
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