AlstomMEX:ALON 76 Gross Margin % is 12.05% as of Mar. 2026, which is 14% below its 10-year median of 14.05. GuruFocus rates MEX:ALON with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN526.02. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 985 Transportation companies, Alstom ranks worse than 71.27% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Alstom's Gross Profit for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN25,413 Mil. Alstom's Revenue for the
six
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN210,805 Mil. Therefore, Alstom's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 12.05%.
Warning Sign:
Alstom SA gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.5%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alstom's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:ALON'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.15 Med: 14.05 Max: 17.81
Current: 12.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alstom was 17.81%. The lowest was 11.15%. And the median was 14.05%.
MEX:ALON's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 71.27% of 985
companies
in the Transportation industry
Industry Median: 20.42
vs MEX:ALON: 12.27
Alstom had a gross margin of 12.05% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Alstom was -2.50% per year.
Alstom (MEX:ALON) 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
Alstom had a gross margin of 12.05% 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.
Alstom Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alstom Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alstom'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:ALON vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Alstom'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.
Alstom Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Alstom's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alstom'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.
Alstom (MEX:ALON) has a Gross Margin % of 12.05% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alstom and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 14.05. Over the past decade, Alstom's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.15 to 17.81. According to the industry distribution chart, Alstom ranks #702 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 71.3%.
Is Alstom's Gross Margin % too high?
Alstom's current Gross Margin % of 12.05% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 14.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.15 to a high of 17.81. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Alstom's value of 12.05% is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alstom ranks #702 out of 985 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alstom has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alstom's Gross Margin % compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Alstom ranks #702 out of 985 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alstom in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.42. Alstom's value of 12.05% is 41% below this benchmark. Historically, Alstom's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.15 to 17.81 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.05 vs. the industry median of 20.42, Alstom 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 a Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.42, based on 985 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. Alstom's current Gross Margin % of 12.05% is 41% 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 Alstom and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alstom's current Gross Margin % is 12.05%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 14.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alstom stock overvalued right now?
Alstom (MEX:ALON) has a current Gross Margin % of 12.05%. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN526.02, compared to a current price of MXN437.05 — trading 16.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 12.05%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 14.05 and 41% below the Transportation industry median of 20.42. Alstom's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 Alstom (MEX:ALON), the current Gross Margin % is 12.05% 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 Alstom (MEX:ALON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alstom stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN437.05 is trading 16.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN526.02.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ALON:
Gross Margin %: 12.05% (14% below median its 10-year median of 14.05)
GF Value™: MXN526.02 vs. price of MXN437.05 (16.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41% below the Transportation median (#702 of 985)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ALON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alstom develops and markets equipment, systems, and services for the railway transport sector, including rolling stock, maintenance and modernization services, signaling, and infrastructure, which are offered separately, bundled, or as fully integrated solutions. The company is one of the key international players in the industry with a strong position in European markets.
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