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Air WaterTSE:4088 +0.36%51 Gross Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:4088 with a GF Score™ of 51/100. The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Air Water ranks worse than 54.62% 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
Air Water had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
Air Water Gross Margin % Related Terms
Air Water Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Water'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.
TSE:4088 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Air Water'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.
Air Water Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Air Water's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Water'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.
Air Water (TSE:4088) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Air Water and its competitors. Over the past decade, Air Water's Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.91 to 22.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #852 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Air Water's Gross Margin % too high?
Air Water's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.91 to a high of 22.53. Based on the distribution chart, Air Water ranks #852 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Air Water has a GF Score™ of 51/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Water's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Air Water ranks #852 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Air Water in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Historically, Air Water's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 19.91 to 22.53 over the past decade. 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 23.55, based on 1,560 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. 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 Air Water and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Water's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Water stock overvalued right now?
Air Water (TSE:4088) has a current Gross Margin % of 0.00%. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Air Water's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 11 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 Air Water (TSE:4088), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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.
Air Water Inc is a diversified conglomerate engaged in the supply of industrial gases and various other businesses and services. The company operates through five segments. The Agri & Foods segment covers the processing and distribution of fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, meat products, and contract manufacturing of beverages. The Digital & Industry segment focuses on industrial gases, electrical, and functional materials. The Energy Solutions segment deals with LP gas, kerosene, and related equipment. The Health & Safety segment provides medical gases, dental and protective materials, hospital equipment, and home medical care services. The Other Businesses segment includes logistics, salt production, overseas industrial gas operations, biomass power, and high-output UPS solutions.
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