ADF GroupSTU:4QM +1.85%49 Gross Margin % is 24.20% as of Apr. 2026, which is 65% above its 10-year median of 14.68. GuruFocus rates STU:4QM with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €5.96 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,993 Industrial Products companies, ADF Group ranks worse than 58.24% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ADF Group's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €14.9 Mil. ADF Group's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Apr. 2026 was €61.7 Mil. Therefore, ADF Group's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 24.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ADF Group's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:4QM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.07 Med: 14.68 Max: 31.58
Current: 23.67
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ADF Group was 31.58%. The lowest was 7.07%. And the median was 14.68%.
STU:4QM's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.24% of 2993
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.81
vs STU:4QM: 23.67
ADF Group had a gross margin of 24.20% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ADF Group was 20.00% per year.
ADF Group (STU:4QM) 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
ADF Group had a gross margin of 24.20% for the quarter that ended in Apr. 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.
ADF Group Gross Margin % Related Terms
ADF Group Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ADF 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.
STU:4QM vs CRS, ATI, MLI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Metal Fabrication subindustry, ADF 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.
ADF Group Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ADF Group's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ADF 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.
ADF Group (STU:4QM) has a Gross Margin % of 24.20% as of Apr. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ADF Group and its competitors. This is 65% above median its historical median of 14.68. Over the past decade, ADF Group's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.07 to 31.58. According to the industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #1743 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 58.2%.
Is ADF Group's Gross Margin % too high?
ADF Group's current Gross Margin % of 24.20% is 65% above median its 10-year median of 14.68. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.07 to a high of 31.58. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. ADF Group's value of 24.20% is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #1743 out of 2993 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ADF Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ADF Group's Gross Margin % compare to CRS and ATI?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ADF Group ranks #1743 out of 2993 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ADF Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.81. ADF Group's value of 24.20% is 9.7% below this benchmark. Historically, ADF Group's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.07 to 31.58 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.68 vs. the industry median of 26.81, ADF Group 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.81, based on 2,993 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. ADF Group's current Gross Margin % of 24.20% is 9.7% 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 ADF Group and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ADF Group's current Gross Margin % is 24.20%, which is 65% above median its own 10-year median of 14.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ADF Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group (STU:4QM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.96, compared to a current price of €11.00 — trading 84.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.20%, which is 65% above median its 10-year median of 14.68 and 9.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.81. ADF Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 5 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM), the current Gross Margin % is 24.20% as of Apr. 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 ADF Group (STU:4QM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ADF Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.00 is trading 84.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.96.
GuruFocus considers ADF Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:4QM:
Gross Margin %: 24.20% (65% above median its 10-year median of 14.68)
GF Value™: €5.96 vs. price of €11.00 (84.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Industrial Products median (#1743 of 2993)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:4QM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ADF Group Inc involves in the design and engineering of connections, fabrication, including industrial coating, and the installation of steel structures and steel built-ups, as well as miscellaneous and architectural metalwork. The company's products and services are intended for the five principal segments of the non-residential construction industry: Office towers and high-rises, Commercial and recreational buildings, Airport facilities, Industrial complexes, and Transport infrastructures and energy. It serves the client base in the non-residential construction industry, such as general contractors, project owners, engineering firms and project architects, and other steel structure fabricators in the United States and Canada.
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