Aisha Steel MillsKAR:ASL -1.50%58 Gross Margin % is 8.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 8.73. GuruFocus rates KAR:ASL with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of ₨13.11 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Steel companies, Aisha Steel Mills ranks worse than 70.52% 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
Aisha Steel Mills had a gross margin of 8.05% 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.
Aisha Steel Mills Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aisha Steel Mills Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aisha Steel Mills'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.
KAR:ASL vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Aisha Steel Mills'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.
Aisha Steel Mills Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Aisha Steel Mills's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aisha Steel Mills'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.
Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL) has a Gross Margin % of 8.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aisha Steel Mills and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 8.73. Over the past decade, Aisha Steel Mills' Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.94 to 20.29. According to the industry distribution chart, Aisha Steel Mills ranks #421 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 70.5%.
Is Aisha Steel Mills' Gross Margin % too high?
Aisha Steel Mills' current Gross Margin % of 8.05% is near median its 10-year median of 8.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.94 to a high of 20.29. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Aisha Steel Mills' value of 8.05% is 36.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aisha Steel Mills ranks #421 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aisha Steel Mills has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aisha Steel Mills' Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Aisha Steel Mills ranks #421 out of 597 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aisha Steel Mills in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Aisha Steel Mills' value of 8.05% is 36.1% below this benchmark. Historically, Aisha Steel Mills' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.94 to 20.29 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.73 vs. the industry median of 12.60, Aisha Steel Mills 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 597 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. Aisha Steel Mills's current Gross Margin % of 8.05% is 36.1% 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 Aisha Steel Mills and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aisha Steel Mills's current Gross Margin % is 8.05%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 8.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aisha Steel Mills stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨13.11, compared to a current price of ₨13.17 — trading 0.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 8.05%, which is near median its 10-year median of 8.73 and 36.1% below the Steel industry median of 12.60. Aisha Steel Mills' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL), the current Gross Margin % is 8.05% 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 Aisha Steel Mills (KAR:ASL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aisha Steel Mills stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨13.17 is trading 0.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨13.11.
GuruFocus considers Aisha Steel Mills to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:ASL:
Gross Margin %: 8.05% (near median its 10-year median of 8.73)
GF Value™: ₨13.11 vs. price of ₨13.17 (0.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.1% below the Steel median (#421 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:ASL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aisha Steel Mills Ltd is involved in manufacturing and selling cold rolled steel coils and sheets to the industrial, engineering, and manufacturing industries in Pakistan. Its product offerings include hot-dipped galvanized steel coils, cold-rolled steel coils, and others. The company geographically operates in Pakistan, North America, Middle East, Europe and Asia. The majority of revenue is derived from Pakistan.
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