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Asia Enterprises HoldingSGX:A55 -7.14%36 Gross Margin % is 25.08% as of Jun. 2026, which is 40% above its 10-year median of 17.94. GuruFocus rates SGX:A55 with a GF Score™ of 36/100 and a GF Value™ of S$0.06 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 595 Steel companies, Asia Enterprises Holding ranks better than 60.67% on this metric.
Asia Enterprises Holding (SGX:A55) 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
Asia Enterprises Holding had a gross margin of 25.08% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => 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.
Asia Enterprises Holding Gross Margin % Related Terms
Asia Enterprises Holding 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.
SGX:A55 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Asia Enterprises Holding'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.
Asia Enterprises Holding Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Asia Enterprises Holding's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Asia Enterprises Holding'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.
Asia Enterprises Holding (SGX:A55) has a Gross Margin % of 25.08% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Asia Enterprises Holding and its competitors. This is 40% above median its historical median of 17.94. Over the past decade, Asia Enterprises Holding's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.54 to 32.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Asia Enterprises Holding ranks #234 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 39.3%.
Is Asia Enterprises Holding's Gross Margin % too high?
Asia Enterprises Holding's current Gross Margin % of 25.08% is 40% above median its 10-year median of 17.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.54 to a high of 32.20. The Steel industry median Gross Margin % is 12.71. Asia Enterprises Holding's value of 25.08% is 97.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Asia Enterprises Holding ranks #234 out of 595 companies in the Steel industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Asia Enterprises Holding has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Asia Enterprises Holding's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Asia Enterprises Holding ranks #234 out of 595 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Asia Enterprises Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.71. Asia Enterprises Holding's value of 25.08% is 97.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Asia Enterprises Holding's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.54 to 32.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 17.94 vs. the industry median of 12.71, Asia Enterprises Holding 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.71, based on 595 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. Asia Enterprises Holding's current Gross Margin % of 25.08% is 97.3% 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 Asia Enterprises Holding and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Asia Enterprises Holding's current Gross Margin % is 25.08%, which is 40% above median its own 10-year median of 17.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Asia Enterprises Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Enterprises Holding (SGX:A55) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is S$0.06, compared to a current price of S$0.13 — trading 116.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.08%, which is 40% above median its 10-year median of 17.94 and 97.3% above the Steel industry median of 12.71. Asia Enterprises Holding's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 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 Asia Enterprises Holding (SGX:A55), the current Gross Margin % is 25.08% as of Jun. 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 Asia Enterprises Holding (SGX:A55) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Asia Enterprises Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of S$0.13 is trading 116.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of S$0.06.
GuruFocus considers Asia Enterprises Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGX:A55:
Gross Margin %: 25.08% (40% above median its 10-year median of 17.94)
GF Value™: S$0.06 vs. price of S$0.13 (116.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 97.3% above the Steel median (#234 of 595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGX:A55 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Asia Enterprises Holding Ltd is an investment holding firm. Along with its subsidiaries, it is engaged in the distribution of steel products to industrial end users. The company operates through three segments namely, Steel distribution comprises of procuring, distributing, and trading of steel products; the Provision of steel processing segment is involved in the processing of steel materials for sale, and the corporate segment is engaged in investment and management activities. The majority of its revenue is earned from the Steel distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the Singapore market, while it also has a presence in Indonesia, Malaysia, and other countries.
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