IBC Advanced AlloysIAALF +6.35%29 Gross Margin % is 16.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 17.61. GuruFocus rates IAALF with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.04 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, IBC Advanced Alloys ranks worse than 68.86% on this metric.
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
IBC Advanced Alloys had a gross margin of 16.76% 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.
IBC Advanced Alloys Gross Margin % Related Terms
IBC Advanced Alloys Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IBC Advanced Alloys'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.
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, IBC Advanced Alloys'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.
IBC Advanced Alloys Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, IBC Advanced Alloys's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IBC Advanced Alloys'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.
IBC Advanced Alloys (IAALF) has a Gross Margin % of 16.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on IBC Advanced Alloys and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 17.61. Over the past decade, IBC Advanced Alloys' Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.18 to 24.29. According to the industry distribution chart, IBC Advanced Alloys ranks #2068 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
Is IBC Advanced Alloys' Gross Margin % too high?
IBC Advanced Alloys' current Gross Margin % of 16.76% is near median its 10-year median of 17.61. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.18 to a high of 24.29. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. IBC Advanced Alloys' value of 16.76% is 37.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IBC Advanced Alloys ranks #2068 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IBC Advanced Alloys has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IBC Advanced Alloys' Gross Margin % compare to ATI and CRS?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, IBC Advanced Alloys ranks #2068 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places IBC Advanced Alloys in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. IBC Advanced Alloys' value of 16.76% is 37.4% below this benchmark. Historically, IBC Advanced Alloys' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 0.18 to 24.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.61 vs. the industry median of 26.79, IBC Advanced Alloys 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. IBC Advanced Alloys's current Gross Margin % of 16.76% is 37.4% 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 IBC Advanced Alloys and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IBC Advanced Alloys's current Gross Margin % is 16.76%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 17.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IBC Advanced Alloys stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBC Advanced Alloys (IAALF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.04, compared to a current price of $0.12 — trading 205.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.76%, which is near median its 10-year median of 17.61 and 37.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. IBC Advanced Alloys' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 8 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 IBC Advanced Alloys (IAALF), the current Gross Margin % is 16.76% 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 IBC Advanced Alloys (IAALF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBC Advanced Alloys stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.12 is trading 205.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.04.
GuruFocus considers IBC Advanced Alloys to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IAALF:
Gross Margin %: 16.76% (near median its 10-year median of 17.61)
GF Value™: $0.04 vs. price of $0.12 (205.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.4% below the Industrial Products median (#2068 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IAALF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IBC Advanced Alloys Corp is engaged in the production and development of specialty alloy products. Its product profile includes Beryllium Products, Beryllium Master Alloys, Thermal Mold Super, Copper Alloy Products, Copper Alloy Fabricated Shapes and Tolling Services, and Metallurgical Consulting. It operates through two reportable segments namely Copper Alloys and Corporate. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Copper Alloys.
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