AGCSTU:SHJ -2.14%77 Gross Margin % is 24.24% as of Mar. 2026, which is 8% below its 10-year median of 26.27. GuruFocus rates STU:SHJ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €29.19 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 513 Conglomerates companies, AGC ranks worse than 53.02% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. AGC's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €711 Mil. AGC's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2,933 Mil. Therefore, AGC's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 24.24%.
Warning Sign:
AGC Inc gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -2.8%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AGC's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:SHJ'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.84 Med: 26.27 Max: 30.22
Current: 24.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AGC was 30.22%. The lowest was 23.84%. And the median was 26.27%.
STU:SHJ's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 53.02% of 513
companies
in the Conglomerates industry
Industry Median: 25.96
vs STU:SHJ: 24.52
AGC had a gross margin of 24.24% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AGC was -2.80% per year.
AGC (STU:SHJ) 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
AGC had a gross margin of 24.24% 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.
AGC Gross Margin % Related Terms
AGC Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AGC'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.
For the Conglomerates subindustry, AGC'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.
AGC Gross Margin % vs Conglomerates Industry
For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, AGC's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AGC'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.
AGC (STU:SHJ) has a Gross Margin % of 24.24% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AGC and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.27. Over the past decade, AGC's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.84 to 30.22. According to the industry distribution chart, AGC ranks #272 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, placing it in the top 53%.
Is AGC's Gross Margin % too high?
AGC's current Gross Margin % of 24.24% is near median its 10-year median of 26.27. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.84 to a high of 30.22. The Conglomerates industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. AGC's value of 24.24% is 6.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AGC ranks #272 out of 513 companies in the Conglomerates industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AGC has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AGC's Gross Margin % compare to HON and MMM?
According to the Conglomerates industry distribution chart, AGC ranks #272 out of 513 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AGC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.96. AGC's value of 24.24% is 6.6% below this benchmark. Historically, AGC's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.84 to 30.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.27 vs. the industry median of 25.96, AGC 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 Conglomerates company?
The median Gross Margin % among Conglomerates companies is 25.96, based on 513 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. AGC's current Gross Margin % of 24.24% is 6.6% 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 AGC and its competitors. For the Conglomerates industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AGC's current Gross Margin % is 24.24%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AGC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGC (STU:SHJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €29.19, compared to a current price of €36.60 — trading 25.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 24.24%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.27 and 6.6% below the Conglomerates industry median of 25.96. AGC's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 AGC (STU:SHJ), the current Gross Margin % is 24.24% 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 AGC (STU:SHJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AGC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €36.60 is trading 25.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €29.19.
GuruFocus considers AGC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:SHJ:
Gross Margin %: 24.24% (near median its 10-year median of 26.27)
GF Value™: €29.19 vs. price of €36.60 (25.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.6% below the Conglomerates median (#272 of 513)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:SHJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AGC Inc is mainly engaged in the manufacturing and sales of glasses. The company operates through six segments. The Architecture Glass segment provides float, patterned, low-E, decorative, and fireproof glasses. The Automotive segment offers automotive glass and cover glass for in-vehicle displays. The Ceramics & Others segment includes ceramics products along with logistics and financial services. The Chemicals segment produces vinyl chloride, caustic soda, urethane raw materials, solvents, gases, and iodine. The Electronics segment supplies glass substrates for LCDs & OLEDs, display materials, semiconductor and optoelectronic components, and PCB materials. The Life Sciences segment develops pharmaceutical and agrochemical intermediates, active ingredients, and biopharmaceuticals.
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