Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co (SAU:9539) 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
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co had a gross margin of 20.12% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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.
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co Gross Margin % Chart
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co Annual Data
Trend
Dec21
Dec22
Dec23
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Dec25
Gross Margin %
24.19
20.65
26.04
22.51
22.30
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co Semi-Annual Data
SAU:9539 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co'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.
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
* 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.
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co (SAU:9539) has a Gross Margin % of 20.12% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co and its competitors. This is 11% below median its historical median of 22.51. Over the past decade, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.65 to 26.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co ranks #482 out of 871 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 55.3%.
Is Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.12% is 11% below median its 10-year median of 22.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.65 to a high of 26.04. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's value of 20.12% is 21.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co ranks #482 out of 871 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co ranks #482 out of 871 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.70. Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's value of 20.12% is 21.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.65 to 26.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.51 vs. the industry median of 25.70, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.70, based on 871 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. Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's current Gross Margin % of 20.12% is 21.7% 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 Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's current Gross Margin % is 20.12%, which is 11% below median its own 10-year median of 22.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co (SAU:9539) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼5.63, compared to a current price of ﷼3.15 — trading 44% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 20.12%, which is 11% below median its 10-year median of 22.51 and 21.7% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.70. Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co (SAU:9539), the current Gross Margin % is 20.12% as of Dec. 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 Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co (SAU:9539) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼3.15 is trading 44% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼5.63.
GuruFocus considers Aqaseem Factory for Chemicals & Plastics Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:9539:
Gross Margin %: 20.12% (11% below median its 10-year median of 22.51)
GF Value™: ﷼5.63 vs. price of ﷼3.15 (44% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.7% below the Oil & Gas median (#482 of 871)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:9539 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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