Ayen Enerji ASIST:AYEN -1.62%54 Gross Margin % is 42.76% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 27.32. GuruFocus rates IST:AYEN with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺23.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 402 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Ayen Enerji AS ranks worse than 63.43% on this metric.
Ayen Enerji AS gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -11.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ayen Enerji AS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IST:AYEN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 18.91 Med: 27.32 Max: 38.39
Current: 23.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ayen Enerji AS was 38.39%. The lowest was 18.91%. And the median was 27.32%.
IST:AYEN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 63.43% of 402
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.32
vs IST:AYEN: 23.39
Ayen Enerji AS had a gross margin of 42.76% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ayen Enerji AS was -11.30% per year.
Ayen Enerji AS (IST:AYEN) 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
Ayen Enerji AS had a gross margin of 42.76% 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.
Ayen Enerji AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ayen Enerji AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ayen Enerji AS'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.
Ayen Enerji AS Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Ayen Enerji AS'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.
Ayen Enerji AS Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Ayen Enerji AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ayen Enerji AS'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.
Ayen Enerji AS (IST:AYEN) has a Gross Margin % of 42.76% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ayen Enerji AS and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 27.32. Over the past decade, Ayen Enerji AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.91 to 38.39. According to the industry distribution chart, Ayen Enerji AS ranks #255 out of 402 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 63.4%.
Is Ayen Enerji AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Ayen Enerji AS's current Gross Margin % of 42.76% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 27.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.91 to a high of 38.39. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Ayen Enerji AS's value of 42.76% is 36.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ayen Enerji AS ranks #255 out of 402 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ayen Enerji AS has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ayen Enerji AS's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Ayen Enerji AS ranks #255 out of 402 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ayen Enerji AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.32. Ayen Enerji AS's value of 42.76% is 36.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ayen Enerji AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.91 to 38.39 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.32 vs. the industry median of 31.32, Ayen Enerji AS 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 - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.32, based on 402 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. Ayen Enerji AS's current Gross Margin % of 42.76% is 36.5% 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 Ayen Enerji AS and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ayen Enerji AS's current Gross Margin % is 42.76%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 27.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ayen Enerji AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayen Enerji AS (IST:AYEN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺23.24, compared to a current price of ₺35.24 — trading 51.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.76%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 27.32 and 36.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.32. Ayen Enerji AS's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 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 Ayen Enerji AS (IST:AYEN), the current Gross Margin % is 42.76% 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 Ayen Enerji AS (IST:AYEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ayen Enerji AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺35.24 is trading 51.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺23.24.
GuruFocus considers Ayen Enerji AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:AYEN:
Gross Margin %: 42.76% (57% above median its 10-year median of 27.32)
GF Value™: ₺23.24 vs. price of ₺35.24 (51.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.5% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#255 of 402)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:AYEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ayen Enerji AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in the generation, transmission, distribution, and trading of electricity. The company's geographical segment includes Turkey and Abroad. It generates maximum revenue from Abroad. The company generates the majority of its energy from Hydro plants. The companies located in abroad operate in Albania, Serbia, and Slovenia.
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