Accsys TechnologiesLSE:AXS +0.52%45 Gross Margin % is 31.27% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 30.17. GuruFocus rates LSE:AXS with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.58 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Accsys Technologies ranks better than 68.1% 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
Accsys Technologies had a gross margin of 31.27% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => 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.
Accsys Technologies Gross Margin % Related Terms
Accsys Technologies Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Accsys Technologies'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.
LSE:AXS vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Accsys Technologies'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.
Accsys Technologies Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Accsys Technologies's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Accsys Technologies'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.
Accsys Technologies (LSE:AXS) has a Gross Margin % of 31.27% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Accsys Technologies and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 30.17. Over the past decade, Accsys Technologies' Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.39 to 34.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Accsys Technologies ranks #89 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 31.9%.
Is Accsys Technologies' Gross Margin % too high?
Accsys Technologies' current Gross Margin % of 31.27% is near median its 10-year median of 30.17. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.39 to a high of 34.05. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Accsys Technologies' value of 31.27% is 64.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Accsys Technologies ranks #89 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Accsys Technologies has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Accsys Technologies' Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Accsys Technologies ranks #89 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Accsys Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Accsys Technologies' value of 31.27% is 64.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Accsys Technologies' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.39 to 34.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 30.17 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Accsys Technologies 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. Accsys Technologies's current Gross Margin % of 31.27% is 64.1% 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 Accsys Technologies and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Accsys Technologies's current Gross Margin % is 31.27%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 30.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Accsys Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accsys Technologies (LSE:AXS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.58, compared to a current price of £0.77 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 31.27%, which is near median its 10-year median of 30.17 and 64.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Accsys Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Accsys Technologies (LSE:AXS), the current Gross Margin % is 31.27% 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 Accsys Technologies (LSE:AXS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Accsys Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £0.77 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £0.58.
GuruFocus considers Accsys Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:AXS:
Gross Margin %: 31.27% (near median its 10-year median of 30.17)
GF Value™: £0.58 vs. price of £0.77 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.1% above the Forest Products median (#89 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:AXS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Accsys Technologies PLC is a chemical technology company focused on acetylation of wood. It is engaged in the development, commercialisation, and licensing of the associated proprietary technologies. Its product includes Accoya and Tricoya wood. The company offers Accoya wood for use in external doors, cladding/siding, decking, structural and civil engineering projects and Tricoya wood elements are used in window and door components, door skins, wet interiors, and wall linings. It generates maximum revenue through the sale of Accoya Woods. The maximum geographical areas of customers are from the UK and Ireland region.
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