ATSTSX:ATS +0.35%81 Gross Margin % is 25.20% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 26.55. GuruFocus rates TSX:ATS with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$45.22 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 3,003 Industrial Products companies, ATS ranks better than 54.58% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. ATS's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$188 Mil. ATS's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$747 Mil. Therefore, ATS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.20%.
The historical rank and industry rank for ATS's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:ATS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 24.8 Med: 26.55 Max: 28.62
Current: 28.62
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ATS was 28.62%. The lowest was 24.80%. And the median was 26.55%.
TSX:ATS's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 54.58% of 3003
companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.79
vs TSX:ATS: 28.62
ATS had a gross margin of 25.20% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ATS was 0.10% per year.
ATS (TSX:ATS) 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
ATS had a gross margin of 25.20% 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.
ATS Gross Margin % Related Terms
ATS Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ATS'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.
TSX:ATS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, ATS'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.
ATS Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ATS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ATS'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.
ATS (TSX:ATS) has a Gross Margin % of 25.20% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ATS and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 26.55. Over the past decade, ATS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.80 to 28.62. According to the industry distribution chart, ATS ranks #1364 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is ATS's Gross Margin % too high?
ATS's current Gross Margin % of 25.20% is near median its 10-year median of 26.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 24.80 to a high of 28.62. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. ATS's value of 25.20% is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ATS ranks #1364 out of 3003 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, ATS has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATS's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ATS ranks #1364 out of 3003 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts ATS in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.79. ATS's value of 25.20% is 5.9% below this benchmark. Historically, ATS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 24.80 to 28.62 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.55 vs. the industry median of 26.79, ATS 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 26.79, based on 3,003 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. ATS's current Gross Margin % of 25.20% is 5.9% 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 ATS and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ATS's current Gross Margin % is 25.20%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 26.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATS (TSX:ATS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$45.22, compared to a current price of C$39.96 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.20%, which is near median its 10-year median of 26.55 and 5.9% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.79. ATS's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 ATS (TSX:ATS), the current Gross Margin % is 25.20% 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 ATS (TSX:ATS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATS stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$39.96 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$45.22.
GuruFocus considers ATS to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:ATS:
Gross Margin %: 25.20% (near median its 10-year median of 26.55)
GF Value™: C$45.22 vs. price of C$39.96 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Industrial Products median (#1364 of 3003)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:ATS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ATS Corp is an industry leader in planning, designing, building, commissioning and servicing automated manufacturing systems - including automation products and test solutions - for a broadly diversified base of customers. The Company's operations are reported as one operating segment, Automation Systems, which plans, allocates resources, builds capabilities and implements practices on a world'wide basis. The company has presence in Canada, United States, Germany, Italy, Other Europe, and Other.
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