Atlas Copco ABMEX:ACOF N 86 Gross Margin % is 42.22% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% below its 10-year median of 42.88. GuruFocus rates MEX:ACOF N with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN372.63 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, Atlas Copco AB ranks better than 81.92% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Atlas Copco AB's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ACOF N'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 39.58 Med: 42.88 Max: 43.5
Current: 42.64
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Atlas Copco AB was 43.50%. The lowest was 39.58%. And the median was 42.88%.
MEX:ACOF N's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 81.92% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs MEX:ACOF N: 42.64
Atlas Copco AB had a gross margin of 42.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Atlas Copco AB was 0.80% per year.
Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N) 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
Atlas Copco AB had a gross margin of 42.22% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Atlas Copco AB Gross Margin % Related Terms
Atlas Copco AB Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atlas Copco AB'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:ACOF N vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Atlas Copco AB'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.
Atlas Copco AB Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Atlas Copco AB's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atlas Copco AB'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.
Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N) has a Gross Margin % of 42.22% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 42.88. Over the past decade, Atlas Copco AB's Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.58 to 43.50. According to the industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #543 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 18.1%.
Is Atlas Copco AB's Gross Margin % too high?
Atlas Copco AB's current Gross Margin % of 42.22% is near median its 10-year median of 42.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 39.58 to a high of 43.50. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Atlas Copco AB's value of 42.22% is 57.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #543 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Atlas Copco AB has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atlas Copco AB's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Atlas Copco AB ranks #543 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Atlas Copco AB in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. Atlas Copco AB's value of 42.22% is 57.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Atlas Copco AB's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 39.58 to 43.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 42.88 vs. the industry median of 26.79, Atlas Copco AB 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.79, based on 3,003 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. Atlas Copco AB's current Gross Margin % of 42.22% is 57.6% 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 Atlas Copco AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atlas Copco AB's current Gross Margin % is 42.22%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 42.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atlas Copco AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN372.63, compared to a current price of MXN316.77 — trading 15% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 42.22%, which is near median its 10-year median of 42.88 and 57.6% above the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. Atlas Copco AB's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N), the current Gross Margin % is 42.22% 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 Atlas Copco AB (MEX:ACOF N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atlas Copco AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN316.77 is trading 15% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN372.63.
GuruFocus considers Atlas Copco AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ACOF N:
Gross Margin %: 42.22% (near median its 10-year median of 42.88)
GF Value™: MXN372.63 vs. price of MXN316.77 (15% below fair value)
Industry Position: 57.6% above the Industrial Products median (#543 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ACOF N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atlas Copco is a 140-year-old Swedish company that pioneered air compression technology and remains a leading air compressor manufacturer. Atlas Copco is also a leading manufacturer of vacuum pump equipment, industrial power tools, and portable power and air compression equipment. The company's operations match the geographic breadth of its customers, with a presence in 180 countries. Atlas Copco's revenue is derived from three sources: initial equipment sales, spare parts, and maintenance.
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