AerostarLTS:0DM1 85 Gross Margin % is 29.87% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 26.49. GuruFocus rates LTS:0DM1 with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of lei0.68. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 343 Aerospace & Defense companies, Aerostar ranks worse than 51.9% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aerostar's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei56.4 Mil. Aerostar's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was lei188.9 Mil. Therefore, Aerostar's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 29.87%.
Warning Sign:
Aerostar SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.2%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aerostar's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0DM1'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 22.47 Med: 26.49 Max: 32.64
Current: 25.82
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aerostar was 32.64%. The lowest was 22.47%. And the median was 26.49%.
LTS:0DM1's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 51.9% of 343
companies
in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Industry Median: 26.61
vs LTS:0DM1: 25.82
Aerostar had a gross margin of 29.87% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aerostar was -1.20% per year.
Aerostar (LTS:0DM1) 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
Aerostar had a gross margin of 29.87% 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.
Aerostar Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aerostar Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aerostar'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.
LTS:0DM1 vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Aerostar'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.
Aerostar Gross Margin % vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Aerostar's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aerostar'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.
Aerostar (LTS:0DM1) has a Gross Margin % of 29.87% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aerostar and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 26.49. Over the past decade, Aerostar's Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.47 to 32.64. According to the industry distribution chart, Aerostar ranks #178 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 51.9%.
Is Aerostar's Gross Margin % too high?
Aerostar's current Gross Margin % of 29.87% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 22.47 to a high of 32.64. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Aerostar's value of 29.87% is 12.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aerostar ranks #178 out of 343 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aerostar has a GF Score™ of 85/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aerostar's Gross Margin % compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Aerostar ranks #178 out of 343 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aerostar in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.61. Aerostar's value of 29.87% is 12.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Aerostar's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 22.47 to 32.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.49 vs. the industry median of 26.61, Aerostar 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Gross Margin % among Aerospace & Defense companies is 26.61, based on 343 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. Aerostar's current Gross Margin % of 29.87% is 12.3% 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 Aerostar and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aerostar's current Gross Margin % is 29.87%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 26.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aerostar stock overvalued right now?
Aerostar (LTS:0DM1) has a current Gross Margin % of 29.87%. The stock's GF Value™ is lei0.68, compared to a current price of lei0.81 — trading 18.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 29.87%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 26.49 and 12.3% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 26.61. Aerostar's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Aerostar (LTS:0DM1), the current Gross Margin % is 29.87% 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 Aerostar (LTS:0DM1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aerostar stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of lei0.81 is trading 18.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of lei0.68.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0DM1:
Gross Margin %: 29.87% (13% above median its 10-year median of 26.49)
GF Value™: lei0.68 vs. price of lei0.81 (18.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.3% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#178 of 343)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0DM1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aerostar SA is a Romania-based company engaged in the aerospace and defense industry. Principally, it is involved in the production of aircrafts and spaceships. The company's foremost business lines consist of maintenance of commercial aircraft, manufacturing of aviation products and aero and ground systems for defense, production, and integrations. Additionally, it distributes its products in domestic countries as well as internationally.
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