AirBoss of AmericaTSX:BOS -5.90%65 Gross Margin % is 18.12% as of Mar. 2026, which is 20% above its 10-year median of 15.11. GuruFocus rates TSX:BOS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of C$4.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, AirBoss of America ranks worse than 65.35% on this metric.
AirBoss of America Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -7.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for AirBoss of America's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:BOS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 5.06 Med: 15.11 Max: 27.1
Current: 17.47
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of AirBoss of America was 27.10%. The lowest was 5.06%. And the median was 15.11%.
TSX:BOS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 65.35% of 1564
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.375
vs TSX:BOS: 17.47
AirBoss of America had a gross margin of 18.12% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for AirBoss of America was -7.60% per year.
AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) 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
AirBoss of America had a gross margin of 18.12% 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.
AirBoss of America Gross Margin % Related Terms
AirBoss of America Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AirBoss of America'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:BOS vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, AirBoss of America'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.
AirBoss of America Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, AirBoss of America's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AirBoss of America'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.
AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) has a Gross Margin % of 18.12% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on AirBoss of America and its competitors. This is 20% above median its historical median of 15.11. Over the past decade, AirBoss of America's Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.06 to 27.10. According to the industry distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #1022 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is AirBoss of America's Gross Margin % too high?
AirBoss of America's current Gross Margin % of 18.12% is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.11. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.06 to a high of 27.10. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. AirBoss of America's value of 18.12% is 22.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #1022 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AirBoss of America has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AirBoss of America's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, AirBoss of America ranks #1022 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This places AirBoss of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. AirBoss of America's value of 18.12% is 22.5% below this benchmark. Historically, AirBoss of America's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 5.06 to 27.10 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.11 vs. the industry median of 23.38, AirBoss of America 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,564 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. AirBoss of America's current Gross Margin % of 18.12% is 22.5% 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 AirBoss of America and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AirBoss of America's current Gross Margin % is 18.12%, which is 20% above median its own 10-year median of 15.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AirBoss of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$4.77, compared to a current price of C$6.70 — trading 40.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.12%, which is 20% above median its 10-year median of 15.11 and 22.5% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. AirBoss of America's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 4 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 AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS), the current Gross Margin % is 18.12% 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 AirBoss of America (TSX:BOS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AirBoss of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$6.70 is trading 40.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$4.77.
GuruFocus considers AirBoss of America to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:BOS:
Gross Margin %: 18.12% (20% above median its 10-year median of 15.11)
GF Value™: C$4.77 vs. price of C$6.70 (40.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.5% below the Chemicals median (#1022 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:BOS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AirBoss of America Corp is a Canada-based manufacturer of rubber-based products for the resource, military, automotive, and industrial markets. It operates in two main segments: The AirBoss Rubber Solutions includes the manufacturing and distribution of rubber compounds and distribution of rubber compounding-related chemicals; The AirBoss Manufactured Products include the manufacture and distribution of anti-noise, vibration, and harshness dampening parts and personal protection and safety products, for CBRN-E threats. The company operates manufacturing facilities and sales offices in the United States and Canada, selling in North American markets. It generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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