Ascent BridgeSGX:AWG 27 Gross Margin % is 38.93% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2805% above its 10-year median of 1.34. GuruFocus rates SGX:AWG with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 731 Metals & Mining companies, Ascent Bridge ranks better than 67.03% on this metric.
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
Ascent Bridge had a gross margin of 38.93% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Ascent Bridge Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ascent Bridge Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Bridge'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.
SGX:AWG vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Ascent Bridge'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.
Ascent Bridge Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Bridge's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Bridge'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.
Ascent Bridge (SGX:AWG) has a Gross Margin % of 38.93% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ascent Bridge and its competitors. This is 2805% above median its historical median of 1.34. According to the industry distribution chart, Ascent Bridge ranks #241 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 33%.
Is Ascent Bridge's Gross Margin % too high?
Ascent Bridge's current Gross Margin % of 38.93% is 2805% above median its 10-year median of 1.34. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Ascent Bridge's value of 38.93% is 48.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ascent Bridge ranks #241 out of 731 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ascent Bridge has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Bridge's Gross Margin % compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Ascent Bridge ranks #241 out of 731 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ascent Bridge in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. Ascent Bridge's value of 38.93% is 48.6% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 1.34 vs. the industry median of 26.20, Ascent Bridge 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 26.20, based on 731 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. Ascent Bridge's current Gross Margin % of 38.93% is 48.6% 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 Ascent Bridge and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ascent Bridge's current Gross Margin % is 38.93%, which is 2805% above median its own 10-year median of 1.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Bridge stock overvalued right now?
Ascent Bridge (SGX:AWG) has a current Gross Margin % of 38.93%. The current Gross Margin % is 38.93%, which is 2805% above median its 10-year median of 1.34 and 48.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 26.20. Ascent Bridge's overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 Ascent Bridge (SGX:AWG), the current Gross Margin % is 38.93% 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.
Ascent Bridge Ltd is involved in investment holdings related to the production and distribution of liquor and beverages. The company operates through different business segments, including Beverage, Changchang Card, and Others. Geographically, it serves markets in Singapore, the United States, Hong Kong, Cambodia, Korea, and various other countries. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from Singapore.
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