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Astra Industrial GroupSAU:1212 -0.31%93 Gross Margin % is 48.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 41.01. GuruFocus rates SAU:1212 with a GF Score™ of 93/100 and a GF Value™ of ﷼149.29 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 517 Conglomerates companies, Astra Industrial Group ranks better than 83.37% on this metric.
SAU:1212's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 83.37% of 517
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.98
vs SAU:1212: 47.12
Astra Industrial Group had a gross margin of 48.71% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Astra Industrial Group was 3.60% per year.
Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) 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
Astra Industrial Group had a gross margin of 48.71% 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.
Astra Industrial Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astra Industrial Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astra Industrial Group'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, Astra Industrial Group'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.
Astra Industrial Group Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Astra Industrial Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astra Industrial Group'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.
Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) has a Gross Margin % of 48.71% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astra Industrial Group and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 41.01. Over the past decade, Astra Industrial Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.39 to 47.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #86 out of 517 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is Astra Industrial Group's Gross Margin % too high?
Astra Industrial Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.71% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 41.01. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 38.39 to a high of 47.12. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Astra Industrial Group's value of 48.71% is 87.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #86 out of 517 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Astra Industrial Group has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astra Industrial Group's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, Astra Industrial Group ranks #86 out of 517 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Astra Industrial Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.98. Astra Industrial Group's value of 48.71% is 87.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Astra Industrial Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 38.39 to 47.12 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 41.01 vs. the industry median of 25.98, Astra Industrial Group 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.98, based on 517 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. Astra Industrial Group's current Gross Margin % of 48.71% is 87.5% 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 Astra Industrial Group and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astra Industrial Group's current Gross Margin % is 48.71%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 41.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astra Industrial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼149.29, compared to a current price of ﷼129.60 — trading 13.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 48.71%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 41.01 and 87.5% above the Conglomerates industry median of 25.98. Astra Industrial Group's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212), the current Gross Margin % is 48.71% 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 Astra Industrial Group (SAU:1212) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astra Industrial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼129.60 is trading 13.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼149.29.
GuruFocus considers Astra Industrial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1212:
Gross Margin %: 48.71% (19% above median its 10-year median of 41.01)
GF Value™: ﷼149.29 vs. price of ﷼129.60 (13.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.5% above the Conglomerates median (#86 of 517)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1212 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astra Industrial Group is engaged in building, managing, operating and investing in industrial plants. Its activities include pharmaceutical products; polymer compounds, plastic additives and color concentrates; fertilizers and agricultural pesticides and related trading; and metal-based construction and steel products. It operates through Pharmaceuticals, Specialty Chemical, Steel and Other segments. The Pharmaceuticals segment develops, manufactures, markets and distributes branded generic and under-licensed products globally. The Specialty Chemical segment produces masterbatch, additives, thermoplastic compounds and colorants, and manufactures and distributes agrochemicals and fertilizers. The Steel segment produces steel billets, pre-engineered buildings, steel structures and rebar.
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