Astena Holdings CoIWKCF 65 Gross Margin % is 33.63% as of Nov. 2025, which is 49% above its 10-year median of 22.56. GuruFocus rates IWKCF with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.53. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 515 Conglomerates companies, Astena Holdings Co ranks better than 69.9% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astena Holdings Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
IWKCF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 20.21 Med: 22.56 Max: 34.85
Current: 34.85
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Astena Holdings Co was 34.85%. The lowest was 20.21%. And the median was 22.56%.
IWKCF's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 69.9% of 515
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs IWKCF: 34.85
Astena Holdings Co had a gross margin of 33.63% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Astena Holdings Co was 10.20% per year.
Astena Holdings Co (OTCPK:IWKCF) 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
Astena Holdings Co had a gross margin of 33.63% for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 => Competition eroding margins
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.
Astena Holdings Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astena Holdings Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astena Holdings 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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Astena Holdings 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.
Astena Holdings Co Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Astena Holdings Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astena Holdings 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.
Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF) has a Gross Margin % of 33.63% as of Nov. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astena Holdings Co and its competitors. This is 49% above median its historical median of 22.56. Over the past decade, Astena Holdings Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.21 to 34.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Astena Holdings Co ranks #155 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Astena Holdings Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Astena Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.63% is 49% above median its 10-year median of 22.56. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.21 to a high of 34.85. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Astena Holdings Co's value of 33.63% is 29.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astena Holdings Co ranks #155 out of 515 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astena Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astena Holdings Co's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Astena Holdings Co ranks #155 out of 515 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Astena Holdings Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Astena Holdings Co's value of 33.63% is 29.4% above this benchmark. Historically, Astena Holdings Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.21 to 34.85 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.56 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Astena Holdings Co 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 a Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 515 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. Astena Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % of 33.63% is 29.4% 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 Astena Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astena Holdings Co's current Gross Margin % is 33.63%, which is 49% above median its own 10-year median of 22.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astena Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF) has a current Gross Margin % of 33.63%. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.53, compared to a current price of $2.25 — trading 11.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 33.63%, which is 49% above median its 10-year median of 22.56 and 29.4% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Astena Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 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 Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF), the current Gross Margin % is 33.63% as of Nov. 2025. 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 Astena Holdings Co (IWKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astena Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.25 is trading 11.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.53.
Key valuation signals for IWKCF:
Gross Margin %: 33.63% (49% above median its 10-year median of 22.56)
GF Value™: $2.53 vs. price of $2.25 (11.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% above the Conglomerates median (#155 of 515)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IWKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astena Holdings Co Ltd formerly Iwaki & Co Ltd is engaged in sale of pharmaceuticals, quasi-medicines, veterinary drugs, and medical equipment. It is also engaged in the sale of raw materials for medicines and cosmetics, health foods, chemicals and synthetic resins.
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