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ASP IsotopesSTU:W62 -5.76%29 Gross Margin % is 28.90% as of Jun. 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 32.10. GuruFocus rates STU:W62 with a GF Score™ of 29/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.79 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,566 Chemicals companies, ASP Isotopes ranks worse than 65.84% 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
ASP Isotopes had a gross margin of 28.90% 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.
ASP Isotopes Gross Margin % Related Terms
ASP Isotopes Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASP Isotopes'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:W62 vs RYAM, VHI, ASIX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, ASP Isotopes'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.
ASP Isotopes Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, ASP Isotopes's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASP Isotopes'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.
ASP Isotopes (STU:W62) has a Gross Margin % of 28.90% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ASP Isotopes and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 32.10. Over the past decade, ASP Isotopes' Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.28 to 38.59. According to the industry distribution chart, ASP Isotopes ranks #1031 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is ASP Isotopes' Gross Margin % too high?
ASP Isotopes' current Gross Margin % of 28.90% is 10% below median its 10-year median of 32.10. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.28 to a high of 38.59. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 24.04. ASP Isotopes' value of 28.90% is 20.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ASP Isotopes ranks #1031 out of 1566 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ASP Isotopes has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ASP Isotopes' Gross Margin % compare to RYAM and VHI?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, ASP Isotopes ranks #1031 out of 1566 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ASP Isotopes in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.04. ASP Isotopes' value of 28.90% is 20.2% above this benchmark. Historically, ASP Isotopes' own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.28 to 38.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.10 vs. the industry median of 24.04, ASP Isotopes 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 24.04, based on 1,566 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. ASP Isotopes's current Gross Margin % of 28.90% is 20.2% 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 ASP Isotopes and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASP Isotopes's current Gross Margin % is 28.90%, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 32.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ASP Isotopes stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASP Isotopes (STU:W62) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.79, compared to a current price of €3.26 — trading 83.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.90%, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 32.10 and 20.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 24.04. ASP Isotopes' overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 6 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 ASP Isotopes (STU:W62), the current Gross Margin % is 28.90% 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 ASP Isotopes (STU:W62) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASP Isotopes stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.26 is trading 83.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.79.
GuruFocus considers ASP Isotopes to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:W62:
Gross Margin %: 28.90% (10% below median its 10-year median of 32.10)
GF Value™: €19.79 vs. price of €3.26 (83.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.2% above the Chemicals median (#1031 of 1566)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:W62 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ASP Isotopes Inc is a materials company focused on producing and commercializing enriched isotopes for the nuclear medicine, healthcare, green energy, and quantum computing industries. Currently, the company has three operating segments: (i) nuclear fuels, (ii) specialist isotopes and related services, and (iii) construction services. Using proprietary technology-the Aerodynamic Separation Process (ASP)-the company enriches isotopes in South Africa, targeting high-value, low-volume markets to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains. Geographically, the company operates in South Africa, Hong Kong and United States generating key revenue from the Hong Kong region.
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