a i s AG (FRA:LUM) Gross Margin %: 3.10% (As of Dec. 2013)


What is a i s AG Gross Margin %?

a i s AG FRA:LUM Gross Margin % is 3.10% as of Dec. 2013.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. a i s AG's Gross Profit for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was €0.39 Mil. a i s AG's Revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2013 was €12.43 Mil. Therefore, a i s AG's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 was 3.10%.


The historical rank and industry rank for a i s AG's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


FRA:LUM's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Products industry.
Industry Median: 26.8
* Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.

a i s AG had a gross margin of 3.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for a i s AG was 0.00% per year.

a i s AG  (FRA:LUM) 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

a i s AG had a gross margin of 3.10% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 => 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.

a i s AG Gross Margin % Related Terms

a i s AG Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for a i s AG'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.

a i s AG Gross Margin % Chart

a i s AG Annual Data
Trend Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 1.32 4.77 2.86 3.10

a i s AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec08 Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial 0.00 1.32 4.77 2.86 3.10

FRA:LUM vs SGSI, SYEV, AMSU: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Pollution & Treatment Controls subindustry, a i s AG'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.

a i s AG Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, a i s AG's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where a i s AG's Gross Margin % falls into.


a i s AG Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

a i s AG's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2013 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2013 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2013 )
=0.4 / 12.434
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(12.434 - 12.048) / 12.434
=3.10 %

a i s AG's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2013 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Dec. 2013 )=Gross Profit (Q: Dec. 2013 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2013 )
=0.4 / 12.434
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(12.434 - 12.048) / 12.434
=3.10 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 3.10% mean?
a i s AG (FRA:LUM) has a Gross Margin % of 3.10% as of Dec. 2013. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on a i s AG and its competitors.
Is a i s AG's Gross Margin % too high?
a i s AG's current Gross Margin % is 3.10%. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. a i s AG's value of 3.10% is 88.4% below this industry median.
How does a i s AG's Gross Margin % compare to SGSI and SYEV?
a i s AG's Gross Margin % of 3.10% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Products industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.80. a i s AG's value of 3.10% is 88.4% below this benchmark. 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.80, based on 2,996 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. a i s AG's current Gross Margin % of 3.10% is 88.4% 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 a i s AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. a i s AG's current Gross Margin % is 3.10%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is a i s AG stock overvalued right now?
a i s AG (FRA:LUM) has a current Gross Margin % of 3.10%. The current Gross Margin % is 3.10% and 88.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.80. 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 a i s AG (FRA:LUM), the current Gross Margin % is 3.10% as of Dec. 2013. 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.

a i s AG Business Description

Address Auf der Aue 9, Birkenau, DEU, 69488
a i s AG is engaged in development and marketing of products designed specifically for the disposal of solid waste, for power supply systems used in mobile transport systems and stationary facilities.