ABS Investment ASIWAR:AIN 38 Gross Margin % is -91.11% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WAR:AIN with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 548 Asset Management companies, ABS Investment ASI ranks worse than 80.11% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ABS Investment ASI's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WAR:AIN'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -232.81 Med: 50.6 Max: 144.2
Current: 20.92
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of ABS Investment ASI was 144.20%. The lowest was -232.81%. And the median was 50.60%.
WAR:AIN's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 80.11% of 548
companies
in the Asset Management industry
Industry Median: 57.9
vs WAR:AIN: 20.92
ABS Investment ASI had a gross margin of -91.11% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ABS Investment ASI was 0.00% per year.
ABS Investment ASI (WAR:AIN) 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
ABS Investment ASI had a gross margin of -91.11% 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.
ABS Investment ASI Gross Margin % Related Terms
ABS Investment ASI Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ABS Investment ASI'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.
WAR:AIN vs BLK, BX, KKR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, ABS Investment ASI'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.
ABS Investment ASI Gross Margin % vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, ABS Investment ASI's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ABS Investment ASI'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.
ABS Investment ASI (WAR:AIN) has a Gross Margin % of -91.11% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ABS Investment ASI and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ABS Investment ASI ranks #439 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 80.1%.
Is ABS Investment ASI's Gross Margin % too high?
ABS Investment ASI's current Gross Margin % is -91.11%. Based on the distribution chart, ABS Investment ASI ranks #439 out of 548 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ABS Investment ASI has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ABS Investment ASI's Gross Margin % compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, ABS Investment ASI ranks #439 out of 548 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ABS Investment ASI in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 57.90. 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 Asset Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Asset Management companies is 57.90, based on 548 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 ABS Investment ASI and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 57.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ABS Investment ASI's current Gross Margin % is -91.11%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ABS Investment ASI stock overvalued right now?
ABS Investment ASI (WAR:AIN) has a current Gross Margin % of -91.11%. The current Gross Margin % is -91.11%. ABS Investment ASI's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 ABS Investment ASI (WAR:AIN), the current Gross Margin % is -91.11% 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.
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