Asia Orient HoldingsFRA:ASD1 43 Gross Margin % is 18.24% as of Sep. 2025, which is 80% below its 10-year median of 89.48. GuruFocus rates FRA:ASD1 with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.12 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Asset Management companies, Asia Orient Holdings ranks worse than 75.73% on this metric.
Asia Orient Holdings Ltd gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -5.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asia Orient Holdings's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:ASD1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 26.37 Med: 89.48 Max: 97.59
Current: 26.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asia Orient Holdings was 97.59%. The lowest was 26.37%. And the median was 89.48%.
FRA:ASD1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 75.73% of 548
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs FRA:ASD1: 26.37
Asia Orient Holdings had a gross margin of 18.24% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asia Orient Holdings was -5.50% per year.
Asia Orient Holdings (FRA:ASD1) 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
Asia Orient Holdings had a gross margin of 18.24% 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.
Asia Orient Holdings Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asia Orient Holdings Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asia Orient Holdings'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:ASD1 vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Asia Orient Holdings'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.
Asia Orient Holdings Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Asia Orient Holdings's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Orient Holdings'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.
Asia Orient Holdings (FRA:ASD1) has a Gross Margin % of 18.24% as of Sep. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asia Orient Holdings and its competitors. This is 80% below median its historical median of 89.48. Over the past decade, Asia Orient Holdings' Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.37 to 97.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Orient Holdings ranks #415 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Asia Orient Holdings' Gross Margin % too high?
Asia Orient Holdings' current Gross Margin % of 18.24% is 80% below median its 10-year median of 89.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 26.37 to a high of 97.59. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Asia Orient Holdings' value of 18.24% is 68.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Orient Holdings ranks #415 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asia Orient Holdings has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Orient Holdings' Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Asia Orient Holdings ranks #415 out of 548 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asia Orient Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. Asia Orient Holdings' value of 18.24% is 68.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Asia Orient Holdings' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 26.37 to 97.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 89.48 vs. the industry median of 57.90, Asia Orient Holdings 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 548 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. Asia Orient Holdings's current Gross Margin % of 18.24% is 68.5% 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 Asia Orient Holdings and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Orient Holdings's current Gross Margin % is 18.24%, which is 80% below median its own 10-year median of 89.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Orient Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Orient Holdings (FRA:ASD1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.12, compared to a current price of €0.02 — trading 83.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.24%, which is 80% below median its 10-year median of 89.48 and 68.5% below the Asset Management industry median of 57.90. Asia Orient Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Asia Orient Holdings (FRA:ASD1), the current Gross Margin % is 18.24% 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.
Is Asia Orient Holdings (FRA:ASD1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Orient Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.02 is trading 83.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.12.
GuruFocus considers Asia Orient Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ASD1:
Gross Margin %: 18.24% (80% below median its 10-year median of 89.48)
GF Value™: €0.12 vs. price of €0.02 (83.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 68.5% below the Asset Management median (#415 of 548)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ASD1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Orient Holdings Ltd is an investment holding company. The company operates through segments which are: Property Sales, Property Leasing, Hotel operation, Financial Investment and Others. The company generates maximum revenue from the Financial Investment segment.
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