Aluminum of ChinaFRA:AOC -1.64%81 Gross Margin % is 25.83% as of Mar. 2026, which is 154% above its 10-year median of 10.16. GuruFocus rates FRA:AOC with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 729 Metals & Mining companies, Aluminum of China ranks worse than 57.2% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aluminum of China's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AOC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.27 Med: 10.16 Max: 20.4
Current: 20.4
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aluminum of China was 20.40%. The lowest was 7.27%. And the median was 10.16%.
FRA:AOC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 57.2% of 729
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 26.2
vs FRA:AOC: 20.40
Aluminum of China had a gross margin of 25.83% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aluminum of China was 15.90% per year.
Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) 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
Aluminum of China had a gross margin of 25.83% 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.
Aluminum of China Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aluminum of China Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aluminum of China'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.
FRA:AOC vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluminum of China'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.
Aluminum of China Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluminum of China's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aluminum of China'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.
Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) has a Gross Margin % of 25.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aluminum of China and its competitors. This is 154% above median its historical median of 10.16. Over the past decade, Aluminum of China's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 20.40. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #417 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 57.2%.
Is Aluminum of China's Gross Margin % too high?
Aluminum of China's current Gross Margin % of 25.83% is 154% above median its 10-year median of 10.16. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.27 to a high of 20.40. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Aluminum of China's value of 25.83% is 1.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #417 out of 729 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aluminum of China has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluminum of China's Gross Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluminum of China ranks #417 out of 729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aluminum of China in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Aluminum of China's value of 25.83% is 1.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Aluminum of China's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.27 to 20.40 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.16 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Aluminum of China 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 26.20, 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. Aluminum of China's current Gross Margin % of 25.83% is 1.4% 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 Aluminum of China and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluminum of China's current Gross Margin % is 25.83%, which is 154% above median its own 10-year median of 10.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluminum of China stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.81, compared to a current price of €0.84 — trading 3.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.83%, which is 154% above median its 10-year median of 10.16 and 1.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Aluminum of China's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC), the current Gross Margin % is 25.83% 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 Aluminum of China (FRA:AOC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluminum of China stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.84 is trading 3.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.81.
GuruFocus considers Aluminum of China to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AOC:
Gross Margin %: 25.83% (154% above median its 10-year median of 10.16)
GF Value™: €0.81 vs. price of €0.84 (3.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#417 of 729)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AOC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aluminum Corp of China Ltd is an aluminum producer. Its main business includes exploration and mining of resources such as bauxite and coal, production, sales, technology research and development of alumina, primary aluminum, aluminum alloys, and carbon products, international trade, logistics industry, thermal and new energy power generation, etc. The company's reportable operating segments are: the alumina segment, the primary aluminum segment, the energy segment, the marketing segment, and the corporate and other segment. The majority of its revenue is generated from the primary aluminum segment, which consists of procuring alumina and other raw materials, supplemental materials, and electricity power, and smelting alumina to produce primary aluminum.
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