Alliant EnergyFRA:AY1 +1.25%78 Gross Margin % is 42.57% as of Mar. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 41.53. GuruFocus rates FRA:AY1 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of €57.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 491 Utilities - Regulated companies, Alliant Energy ranks better than 74.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alliant Energy's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AY1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 34.27 Med: 41.53 Max: 45.67
Current: 45.19
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alliant Energy was 45.67%. The lowest was 34.27%. And the median was 41.53%.
FRA:AY1's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 74.95% of 491
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.95
vs FRA:AY1: 45.19
Alliant Energy had a gross margin of 42.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alliant Energy was 1.60% per year.
Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) 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
Alliant Energy had a gross margin of 42.57% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Alliant Energy Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alliant Energy Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alliant Energy'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:AY1 vs EVRG, CMS, PNW: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, Alliant Energy'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.
Alliant Energy Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Alliant Energy's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alliant Energy'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.
Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) has a Gross Margin % of 42.57% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alliant Energy and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 41.53. Over the past decade, Alliant Energy's Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.27 to 45.67. According to the industry distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #123 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 25.1%.
Is Alliant Energy's Gross Margin % too high?
Alliant Energy's current Gross Margin % of 42.57% is near median its 10-year median of 41.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 34.27 to a high of 45.67. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Alliant Energy's value of 42.57% is 37.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #123 out of 491 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alliant Energy has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alliant Energy's Gross Margin % compare to EVRG and CMS?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Alliant Energy ranks #123 out of 491 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Alliant Energy in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.95. Alliant Energy's value of 42.57% is 37.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Alliant Energy's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 34.27 to 45.67 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.53 vs. the industry median of 30.95, Alliant Energy 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.95, based on 491 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. Alliant Energy's current Gross Margin % of 42.57% is 37.5% 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 Alliant Energy and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alliant Energy's current Gross Margin % is 42.57%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 41.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alliant Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €57.11, compared to a current price of €67.14 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.57%, which is near median its 10-year median of 41.53 and 37.5% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.95. Alliant Energy's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 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 Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1), the current Gross Margin % is 42.57% 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 Alliant Energy (FRA:AY1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alliant Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €67.14 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €57.11.
GuruFocus considers Alliant Energy to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AY1:
Gross Margin %: 42.57% (near median its 10-year median of 41.53)
GF Value™: €57.11 vs. price of €67.14 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.5% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#123 of 491)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AY1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alliant Energy is the parent of two regulated utilities, Interstate Power and Light and Wisconsin Power and Light. Together, IPL and WPL serve nearly 1 million electric customers and 425,000 natural gas-only customers. Both subsidiaries engage in the generation and distribution of electricity and the distribution and transportation of natural gas. Alliant also owns a 16% interest in American Transmission.
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