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The historical rank and industry rank for Air Water Ventures's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
WATR's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Median: 24.24 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
Air Water Ventures had a gross margin of -266.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Air Water Ventures was 0.00% per year.
Air Water Ventures (NAS:WATR) 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
Air Water Ventures had a gross margin of -266.08% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 => 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 Ventures Gross Margin % Related Terms
Air Water Ventures Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Air Water Ventures'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.
Air Water Ventures Gross Margin % Chart
Air Water Ventures Annual Data
Trend
Dec23
Dec24
Dec25
Gross Margin %
-239.73
-119.08
-244.18
Air Water Ventures Semi-Annual Data
Dec23
Jun24
Dec24
Jun25
Dec25
Gross Margin %
0.00
-59.86
-191.45
-191.25
-266.08
WATR vs : Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Air Water Ventures'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 Ventures Gross Margin % vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Air Water Ventures's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Air Water Ventures'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 Ventures (WATR) has a Gross Margin % of -266.08% as of Dec. 2025. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Air Water Ventures and its competitors.
Is Air Water Ventures' Gross Margin % too high?
Air Water Ventures' current Gross Margin % is -266.08%. Overall, Air Water Ventures has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Air Water Ventures' Gross Margin % compare to ?
Air Water Ventures' Gross Margin % of -266.08% can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.24. 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 Distribution company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Distribution companies is 24.24, based on 156 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 Ventures and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Air Water Ventures's current Gross Margin % is -266.08%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Air Water Ventures stock overvalued right now?
Air Water Ventures (WATR) has a current Gross Margin % of -266.08%. The current Gross Margin % is -266.08%. Air Water Ventures' overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 Ventures (WATR), the current Gross Margin % is -266.08% 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.
Addressc/o Air Water Ventures Ltd, PO Box 109214, Unit 3, Kizad KLP FZ, Kizad, Abu Dhabi, ARE
Air Water Ventures Ltd is a sustainable water solutions provider that produces drinking water by extracting humidity from the air. Its business includes premium packaged water sold in cans and bottles, manufacturing atmospheric water generators (AWGs) ranging from consumer to industrial scale, and operating water production and bottling facilities. The company has two reportable segments: bottling revenue and other revenue. Bottling revenue includes sales of packaged water, installation of bottling units at customer or own facilities, and supply of water via air-to-water generators to hospitality customers. Other revenue, the key revenue segment, includes sales of air-to-water generator machines, related maintenance and after-sales services, and leasing of air-to-water generator units.
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