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AvanteTSXV:XX +1.11%57 Gross Margin % is 41.76% as of Dec. 2025, which is 10% above its 10-year median of 37.82. GuruFocus rates TSXV:XX with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of C$1.25 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Business Services companies, Avante ranks better than 57.44% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Avante's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was C$3.80 Mil. Avante's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Dec. 2025 was C$9.10 Mil. Therefore, Avante's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 41.76%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Avante's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSXV:XX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.45 Med: 37.82 Max: 43.23
Current: 39.27
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Avante was 43.23%. The lowest was 23.45%. And the median was 37.82%.
TSXV:XX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.44% of 1008
companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 34.515
vs TSXV:XX: 39.27
Avante had a gross margin of 41.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Avante was 7.20% per year.
Avante (TSXV:XX) 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
Avante had a gross margin of 41.76% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => Durable 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.
Avante Gross Margin % Related Terms
Avante Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Avante'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.
TSXV:XX vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Avante'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.
Avante Gross Margin % vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Avante's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Avante'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.
Avante (TSXV:XX) has a Gross Margin % of 41.76% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Avante and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 37.82. Over the past decade, Avante's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.45 to 43.23. According to the industry distribution chart, Avante ranks #429 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 42.6%.
Is Avante's Gross Margin % too high?
Avante's current Gross Margin % of 41.76% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 37.82. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.45 to a high of 43.23. The Business Services industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Avante's value of 41.76% is 21% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Avante ranks #429 out of 1008 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Avante has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Avante's Gross Margin % compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Avante ranks #429 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Avante in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 34.52. Avante's value of 41.76% is 21% above this benchmark. Historically, Avante's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.45 to 43.23 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 37.82 vs. the industry median of 34.52, Avante 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 Business Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Business Services companies is 34.52, based on 1,008 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. Avante's current Gross Margin % of 41.76% is 21% 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 Avante and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 34.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Avante's current Gross Margin % is 41.76%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 37.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Avante stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avante (TSXV:XX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$1.25, compared to a current price of C$1.82 — trading 45.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.76%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 37.82 and 21% above the Business Services industry median of 34.52. Avante's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Avante (TSXV:XX), the current Gross Margin % is 41.76% as of Dec. 2025. 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 Avante (TSXV:XX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Avante stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$1.82 is trading 45.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$1.25.
GuruFocus considers Avante to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSXV:XX:
Gross Margin %: 41.76% (10% above median its 10-year median of 37.82)
GF Value™: C$1.25 vs. price of C$1.82 (45.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 21% above the Business Services median (#429 of 1008)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSXV:XX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Avante Corp is engaged in the provision of security, monitoring, system integration, and technology solutions. Its reportable segments are Avante Security and NSSG. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Avante Security segment, which provides premium security services for residential customers in Toronto and Muskoka, Ontario. Avante Security's business provides a complete offering ranging from system design, sales, installations, and monitoring to services such as alarm response and patrols, personal protection, house staff training, and secure transportation. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Canada, and the rest from the USA, Egypt, Ukraine, Germany, and other markets.
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