ArcosaMEX:ACA 75 Gross Margin % is 21.15% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 19.49. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACA with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,378.23. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,723 Construction companies, Arcosa ranks better than 54.03% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Arcosa's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,180 Mil. Arcosa's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10,309 Mil. Therefore, Arcosa's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 21.15%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Arcosa's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ACA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 17.48 Med: 19.49 Max: 22.77
Current: 22.77
During the past 11 years, the highestGross Margin % of Arcosa was 22.77%. The lowest was 17.48%. And the median was 19.49%.
MEX:ACA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.03% of 1723
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 20.7
vs MEX:ACA: 22.77
Arcosa had a gross margin of 21.15% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Arcosa was 3.20% per year.
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) 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
Arcosa had a gross margin of 21.15% 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.
Arcosa Gross Margin % Related Terms
Arcosa Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arcosa'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.
MEX:ACA vs FLR, LGN, GVA: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Arcosa'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.
Arcosa Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Arcosa's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arcosa'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.
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) has a Gross Margin % of 21.15% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Arcosa and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 19.49. Over the past decade, Arcosa's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.48 to 22.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #792 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 46%.
Is Arcosa's Gross Margin % too high?
Arcosa's current Gross Margin % of 21.15% is near median its 10-year median of 19.49. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.48 to a high of 22.77. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Arcosa's value of 21.15% is 2.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #792 out of 1723 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arcosa has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arcosa's Gross Margin % compare to FLR and LGN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Arcosa ranks #792 out of 1723 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Arcosa in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.70. Arcosa's value of 21.15% is 2.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Arcosa's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.48 to 22.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.49 vs. the industry median of 20.70, Arcosa 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.70, based on 1,723 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. Arcosa's current Gross Margin % of 21.15% is 2.2% 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 Arcosa and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arcosa's current Gross Margin % is 21.15%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 19.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arcosa stock overvalued right now?
Arcosa (MEX:ACA) has a current Gross Margin % of 21.15%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,378.23, compared to a current price of MXN2,010.00 — trading 45.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.15%, which is near median its 10-year median of 19.49 and 2.2% above the Construction industry median of 20.70. Arcosa's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 7 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 Arcosa (MEX:ACA), the current Gross Margin % is 21.15% 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 Arcosa (MEX:ACA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arcosa stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN2,010.00 is trading 45.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,378.23.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ACA:
Gross Margin %: 21.15% (near median its 10-year median of 19.49)
GF Value™: MXN1,378.23 vs. price of MXN2,010.00 (45.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.2% above the Construction median (#792 of 1723)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ACA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arcosa Inc is a manufacturer and producer of infrastructure-related products and solutions in the U.S. It operates in three segments: Construction Products, Engineered Structures, and Transportation Products. Maximum revenue is generated from the Construction Products segment, which produces aggregates, specialty materials, asphalt, and construction support gear. The Engineered Structures segment mainly manufactures and sells steel and concrete structures for infrastructure businesses, including utility structures for electricity transmission and distribution, structural wind towers, traffic and lighting structures, and telecommunication structures; and the Transportation Products segment builds inland barges, fiberglass covers, winches, marine hardware, and other industrial equipment.
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