Ascent Industries CoFRA:SY4 -0.85%50 Gross Margin % is 14.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% above its 10-year median of 13.60. GuruFocus rates FRA:SY4 with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.84 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Ascent Industries Co ranks worse than 53.64% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ascent Industries Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:SY4'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.79 Med: 13.6 Max: 22.97
Current: 22.16
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ascent Industries Co was 22.97%. The lowest was 0.79%. And the median was 13.60%.
FRA:SY4's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.64% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs FRA:SY4: 22.16
Ascent Industries Co had a gross margin of 14.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ascent Industries Co was 2.30% per year.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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
Ascent Industries Co had a gross margin of 14.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Ascent Industries Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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:SY4 vs BLGO, ORGN, GURE: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Gross Margin % of 14.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 13.60. Over the past decade, Ascent Industries Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.79 to 22.97. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #839 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.48% is near median its 10-year median of 13.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.79 to a high of 22.97. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Ascent Industries Co's value of 14.48% is 38.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #839 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Gross Margin % compare to BLGO and ORGN?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ascent Industries Co ranks #839 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ascent Industries Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Ascent Industries Co's value of 14.48% is 38.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Ascent Industries Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.79 to 22.97 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.60 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Ascent Industries Co 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,564 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. Ascent Industries Co's current Gross Margin % of 14.48% is 38.1% 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Industries Co's current Gross Margin % is 14.48%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 13.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.84, compared to a current price of €11.70 — trading 100.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 14.48%, which is near median its 10-year median of 13.60 and 38.1% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Gross Margin % is 14.48% 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.70 is trading 100.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.84.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Gross Margin %: 14.48% (near median its 10-year median of 13.60)
GF Value™: €5.84 vs. price of €11.70 (100.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.1% below the Chemicals median (#839 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
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