Aftab AutomobilesDHA:AFTABAUTO +0.32%70 Gross Margin % is 28.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 24.50. GuruFocus rates DHA:AFTABAUTO with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of BDT37.41 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,310 Vehicles & Parts companies, Aftab Automobiles ranks better than 70.84% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aftab Automobiles's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
DHA:AFTABAUTO'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.47 Med: 24.5 Max: 28.31
Current: 28.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aftab Automobiles was 28.31%. The lowest was 18.47%. And the median was 24.50%.
DHA:AFTABAUTO's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 70.84% of 1310
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.835
vs DHA:AFTABAUTO: 28.31
Aftab Automobiles had a gross margin of 28.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aftab Automobiles was -0.70% 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
Aftab Automobiles had a gross margin of 28.15% 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.
Aftab Automobiles Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aftab Automobiles Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aftab Automobiles'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.
DHA:AFTABAUTO vs TSLA, GM, F: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Aftab Automobiles'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.
Aftab Automobiles Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Aftab Automobiles's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aftab Automobiles'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.
Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) has a Gross Margin % of 28.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aftab Automobiles and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 24.50. Over the past decade, Aftab Automobiles' Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.47 to 28.31. According to the industry distribution chart, Aftab Automobiles ranks #382 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 29.2%.
Is Aftab Automobiles' Gross Margin % too high?
Aftab Automobiles' current Gross Margin % of 28.15% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.47 to a high of 28.31. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Aftab Automobiles' value of 28.15% is 41.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aftab Automobiles ranks #382 out of 1310 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Aftab Automobiles has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aftab Automobiles' Gross Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Aftab Automobiles ranks #382 out of 1310 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Aftab Automobiles in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Aftab Automobiles' value of 28.15% is 41.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Aftab Automobiles' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.47 to 28.31 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.50 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Aftab Automobiles 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 1,310 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. Aftab Automobiles's current Gross Margin % of 28.15% is 41.9% 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 Aftab Automobiles 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. Aftab Automobiles's current Gross Margin % is 28.15%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 24.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aftab Automobiles stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT37.41, compared to a current price of BDT31.40 — trading 16.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.15%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 24.50 and 41.9% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Aftab Automobiles' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO), the current Gross Margin % is 28.15% 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 Aftab Automobiles (DHA:AFTABAUTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aftab Automobiles stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT31.40 is trading 16.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT37.41.
GuruFocus considers Aftab Automobiles to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:AFTABAUTO:
Gross Margin %: 28.15% (15% above median its 10-year median of 24.50)
GF Value™: BDT37.41 vs. price of BDT31.40 (16.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.9% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#382 of 1310)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:AFTABAUTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aftab Automobiles Ltd is mainly a vehicle assembler and bus body fabricator operating in Bangladesh. The company has been assembling Toyota and Hino vehicles. Its activities include assembling Toyota Land Cruiser soft top and pick up, Land Cruiser Prado, Hino bus, and Hino mini bus and truck chassis, with a yearly production capacity in three shifts. Presently, the company is mainly engaged in assembling Hino bus chassis and bus body fabrication, including luxury buses that operate on routes across the country as well as international routes. The company operates through three operating segments, namely the assembling unit, motorcycle unit, and body unit, with the majority of revenue generated from the assembling unit. The company operates in Bangladesh.
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