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Asenova Krepost ADLTS:0IQM 46 Gross Margin % is 10.59% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 8.75. GuruFocus rates LTS:0IQM with a GF Score™ of 46/100 and a GF Value™ of лв14.58. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 549 Asset Management companies, Asenova Krepost AD ranks worse than 86.89% on this metric.
Asenova Krepost AD gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -3.3%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Asenova Krepost AD's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
LTS:0IQM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.54 Med: 8.75 Max: 14.73
Current: 8.39
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Asenova Krepost AD was 14.73%. The lowest was 4.54%. And the median was 8.75%.
LTS:0IQM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 86.89% of 549
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 56.34
vs LTS:0IQM: 8.39
Asenova Krepost AD had a gross margin of 10.59% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Asenova Krepost AD was -3.30% per year.
Asenova Krepost AD (LTS:0IQM) 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
Asenova Krepost AD had a gross margin of 10.59% 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.
Asenova Krepost AD Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asenova Krepost AD Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Asenova Krepost AD'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:0IQM vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Asenova Krepost AD'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.
Asenova Krepost AD Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Asenova Krepost AD's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asenova Krepost AD'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.
Asenova Krepost AD (LTS:0IQM) has a Gross Margin % of 10.59% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asenova Krepost AD and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 8.75. Over the past decade, Asenova Krepost AD's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.54 to 14.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Asenova Krepost AD ranks #477 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 86.9%.
Is Asenova Krepost AD's Gross Margin % too high?
Asenova Krepost AD's current Gross Margin % of 10.59% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 8.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.54 to a high of 14.73. The Asset Management industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. Asenova Krepost AD's value of 10.59% is 81.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asenova Krepost AD ranks #477 out of 549 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Asenova Krepost AD has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asenova Krepost AD's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, Asenova Krepost AD ranks #477 out of 549 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Asenova Krepost AD in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 56.34. Asenova Krepost AD's value of 10.59% is 81.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Asenova Krepost AD's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.54 to 14.73 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.75 vs. the industry median of 56.34, Asenova Krepost AD 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 56.34, based on 549 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. Asenova Krepost AD's current Gross Margin % of 10.59% is 81.2% 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 Asenova Krepost AD and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 56.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asenova Krepost AD's current Gross Margin % is 10.59%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 8.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asenova Krepost AD stock overvalued right now?
Asenova Krepost AD (LTS:0IQM) has a current Gross Margin % of 10.59%. The stock's GF Value™ is лв14.58, compared to a current price of лв12.00 — trading 17.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 10.59%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 8.75 and 81.2% below the Asset Management industry median of 56.34. Asenova Krepost AD's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Asenova Krepost AD (LTS:0IQM), the current Gross Margin % is 10.59% 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 Asenova Krepost AD (LTS:0IQM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asenova Krepost AD stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of лв12.00 is trading 17.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of лв14.58.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0IQM:
Gross Margin %: 10.59% (21% above median its 10-year median of 8.75)
GF Value™: лв14.58 vs. price of лв12.00 (17.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.2% below the Asset Management median (#477 of 549)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0IQM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asenova Krepost AD is principally engaged in the manufacturing of flexible polymer packaging from polypropylene and polyethylene materials. Its product categories include Transport packaging, Consumer packaging, and Polymer materials for agriculture.
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