Astec IndustriesSTU:AI2 +0.41%84 Gross Margin % is 25.01% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% above its 10-year median of 22.95. GuruFocus rates STU:AI2 with a GF Score™ of 84/100 and a GF Value™ of €37.97. The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Astec Industries ranks better than 50.95% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Astec Industries's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:AI2'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 11.59 Med: 22.95 Max: 26.53
Current: 25.78
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Astec Industries was 26.53%. The lowest was 11.59%. And the median was 22.95%.
STU:AI2's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 50.95% of 210
companies
in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry
Industry Median: 25.595
vs STU:AI2: 25.78
Astec Industries had a gross margin of 25.01% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Astec Industries was 3.30% per year.
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
Astec Industries had a gross margin of 25.01% 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.
Astec Industries Gross Margin % Related Terms
Astec Industries Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Astec Industries'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:AI2 vs LNN, AEBI, HY: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries Gross Margin % vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Astec Industries's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Astec Industries'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.
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a Gross Margin % of 25.01% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Astec Industries and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.95. Over the past decade, Astec Industries' Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.59 to 26.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #103 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 49%.
Is Astec Industries' Gross Margin % too high?
Astec Industries' current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is near median its 10-year median of 22.95. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.59 to a high of 26.53. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Astec Industries' value of 25.01% is 2.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #103 out of 210 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Astec Industries has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Astec Industries' Gross Margin % compare to LNN and AEBI?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Astec Industries ranks #103 out of 210 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Astec Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.60. Astec Industries' value of 25.01% is 2.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Astec Industries' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.59 to 26.53 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.95 vs. the industry median of 25.60, Astec Industries 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 a Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Gross Margin % among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 25.60, based on 210 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. Astec Industries's current Gross Margin % of 25.01% is 2.3% 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 Astec Industries and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Astec Industries's current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Astec Industries stock overvalued right now?
Astec Industries (STU:AI2) has a current Gross Margin % of 25.01%. The stock's GF Value™ is €37.97, compared to a current price of €49.40 — trading 30.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.01%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.95 and 2.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 25.60. Astec Industries' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 8 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2), the current Gross Margin % is 25.01% 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 Astec Industries (STU:AI2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Astec Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €49.40 is trading 30.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €37.97.
Key valuation signals for STU:AI2:
Gross Margin %: 25.01% (near median its 10-year median of 22.95)
GF Value™: €37.97 vs. price of €49.40 (30.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2.3% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#103 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:AI2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Astec Industries Inc designs and manufactures equipment and components used in road construction and other development activities. Its products are used through the entire process of building roads, from mining and crushing materials to creating the road surface. The company manufactures a line of plants, pavers, vehicles, and machines to mix and transform materials into construction components. The company has two operating segments: infrastructure solutions generating maximum revenue and materials solutions. The majority of sales are derived from the United States. Its customers are asphalt producers, highway and heavy equipment contractors, ready mix concrete producers, demolition recycling markets, sand and gravel producers, open mine operators, quarry operators, and others.
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