Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Aquaporin AS (OCSE:AQP) 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
Aquaporin AS had a gross margin of 48.76% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2025 => 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.
Aquaporin AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aquaporin AS Gross Margin % Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Aquaporin AS'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.
OCSE:AQP vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Aquaporin AS'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.
Aquaporin AS Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Aquaporin AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aquaporin AS'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.
Aquaporin AS (OCSE:AQP) has a Gross Margin % of 48.76% as of Jun. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aquaporin AS and its competitors. This is 29% above median its historical median of 37.81. Over the past decade, Aquaporin AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.12 to 97.66.
Is Aquaporin AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Aquaporin AS's current Gross Margin % of 48.76% is 29% above median its 10-year median of 37.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 18.12 to a high of 97.66. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. Aquaporin AS's value of 48.76% is 59.2% above this industry median. Overall, Aquaporin AS has a GF Score™ of 47/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aquaporin AS's Gross Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
Aquaporin AS's Gross Margin % of 48.76% can be compared against companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.63. Aquaporin AS's value of 48.76% is 59.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Aquaporin AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 18.12 to 97.66 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.81 vs. the industry median of 30.63, Aquaporin AS 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.63, based on 488 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. Aquaporin AS's current Gross Margin % of 48.76% is 59.2% 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 Aquaporin AS and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aquaporin AS's current Gross Margin % is 48.76%, which is 29% above median its own 10-year median of 37.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aquaporin AS stock overvalued right now?
Aquaporin AS (OCSE:AQP) has a current Gross Margin % of 48.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is kr10.57, compared to a current price of kr0.57 — trading 94.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.76%, which is 29% above median its 10-year median of 37.81 and 59.2% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.63. Aquaporin AS's overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Aquaporin AS (OCSE:AQP), the current Gross Margin % is 48.76% as of Jun. 2025. 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 Aquaporin AS (OCSE:AQP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aquaporin AS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr0.57 is trading 94.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr10.57.
Key valuation signals for OCSE:AQP:
Gross Margin %: 48.76% (29% above median its 10-year median of 37.81)
GF Value™: kr10.57 vs. price of kr0.57 (94.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 59.2% above the Utilities - Regulated median
No single metric tells the full story. See the OCSE:AQP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aquaporin AS is a water technology company dedicated to rethinking water filtration using its Aquaporin Inside technology. Its CLEAR series of products is designed for industries and businesses committed to energy-saving and water reuse targets, and includes Clear Eco, Clear Ultra, Clear Plus, Clear Plus FR, Clear Classic, and others, which provide high-performing water purification. The company offers both residential and industrial product ranges, in all sizes of membrane elements. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) regions, and the rest from the Americas, and Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
47GF Score
Get the complete analysis for OCSE:AQP
Gross Margin % is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
OCSE:AQP has been successfully added to your 
