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Aluko CoXKRX:001780 -0.99%72 Gross Margin % is 16.25% as of Jun. 2026, which is 19% above its 10-year median of 13.64. GuruFocus rates XKRX:001780 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩2,267.18 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 734 Metals & Mining companies, Aluko Co ranks worse than 67.71% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Aluko Co's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩23,145 Mil. Aluko Co's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩142,403 Mil. Therefore, Aluko Co's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 16.25%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Aluko Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:001780'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.45 Med: 13.64 Max: 16.18
Current: 15.31
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Aluko Co was 16.18%. The lowest was 10.45%. And the median was 13.64%.
XKRX:001780's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.71% of 734
companies
in the Metals & Mining industry
Industry Median: 27.815
vs XKRX:001780: 15.31
Aluko Co had a gross margin of 16.25% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Aluko Co was 3.30% per year.
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
Aluko Co had a gross margin of 16.25% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Aluko Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Aluko Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aluko Co'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.
For the Aluminum subindustry, Aluko Co'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.
Aluko Co Gross Margin % vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Aluko Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aluko Co'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.
Aluko Co (XKRX:001780) has a Gross Margin % of 16.25% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Aluko Co and its competitors. This is 19% above median its historical median of 13.64. Over the past decade, Aluko Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.45 to 16.18. According to the industry distribution chart, Aluko Co ranks #497 out of 734 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 67.7%.
Is Aluko Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Aluko Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.25% is 19% above median its 10-year median of 13.64. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.45 to a high of 16.18. The Metals & Mining industry median Gross Margin % is 27.82. Aluko Co's value of 16.25% is 41.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Aluko Co ranks #497 out of 734 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Aluko Co has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aluko Co's Gross Margin % compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Aluko Co ranks #497 out of 734 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Aluko Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.82. Aluko Co's value of 16.25% is 41.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Aluko Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.45 to 16.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.64 vs. the industry median of 27.82, Aluko Co 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Gross Margin % among Metals & Mining companies is 27.82, based on 734 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. Aluko Co's current Gross Margin % of 16.25% is 41.6% 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 Aluko Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aluko Co's current Gross Margin % is 16.25%, which is 19% above median its own 10-year median of 13.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aluko Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluko Co (XKRX:001780) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩2,267.18, compared to a current price of ₩1,595.00 — trading 29.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.25%, which is 19% above median its 10-year median of 13.64 and 41.6% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 27.82. Aluko Co's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 7 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 Aluko Co (XKRX:001780), the current Gross Margin % is 16.25% as of Jun. 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 Aluko Co (XKRX:001780) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aluko Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩1,595.00 is trading 29.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩2,267.18.
GuruFocus considers Aluko Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:001780:
Gross Margin %: 16.25% (19% above median its 10-year median of 13.64)
GF Value™: ₩2,267.18 vs. price of ₩1,595.00 (29.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.6% below the Metals & Mining median (#497 of 734)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:001780 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aluko Co Ltd is an aluminium manufacturing company. It is involved in development and manufacturing of industrial material, building material and aluminium extruded component products. The company's main products include Chasis, Edge bar, and Fences. It has developed and promoted Dongyang brand.
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