The historical rank and industry rank for Acerinox's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XMAD:ACX'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 29.95 Med: 32.71 Max: 74.73
Current: 74.73
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Acerinox was 74.73%. The lowest was 29.95%. And the median was 32.71%.
XMAD:ACX's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 98.16% of 597
companies
in the Steel industry
Industry Median: 12.6
vs XMAD:ACX: 74.73
Acerinox had a gross margin of N/A% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Acerinox was 0.80% per year.
Acerinox (XMAD:ACX) 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
Acerinox had a gross margin of N/A% 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.
Acerinox Gross Margin % Related Terms
Acerinox Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Acerinox'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.
XMAD:ACX vs NUE, STLD, RS: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Acerinox'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.
Acerinox Gross Margin % vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Acerinox's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Acerinox'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.
Acerinox (XMAD:ACX) has a Gross Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Acerinox and its competitors. Over the past decade, Acerinox's Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.95 to 74.73. According to the industry distribution chart, Acerinox ranks #11 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.8%.
Is Acerinox's Gross Margin % too high?
Acerinox's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 29.95 to a high of 74.73. Based on the distribution chart, Acerinox ranks #11 out of 597 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Acerinox has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Acerinox's Gross Margin % compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Acerinox ranks #11 out of 597 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Acerinox in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 12.60. Historically, Acerinox's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 29.95 to 74.73 over the past decade. 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 Steel company?
The median Gross Margin % among Steel companies is 12.60, based on 597 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 Acerinox and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Gross Margin % is 12.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Acerinox's current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Acerinox stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerinox (XMAD:ACX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.38, compared to a current price of €15.78 — trading 52% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 0.00%. Acerinox's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 8 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 Acerinox (XMAD:ACX), the current Gross Margin % is 0.00% 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 Acerinox (XMAD:ACX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Acerinox stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €15.78 is trading 52% above its estimated GF Value™ of €10.38.
GuruFocus considers Acerinox to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:ACX:
Gross Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €10.38 vs. price of €15.78 (52% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:ACX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Acerinox SA is a Spain-based stainless steel maker engaged in the manufacture, processing, and marketing of stainless steel products and special alloys. The company operates in two segments; the Stainless steel segment which accounts for the majority of the company's revenue, includes both flat and long stainless steel products, and the High-performance alloys segment includes special alloys with high nickel content. This segment includes all the companies in the VDM Metals subgroup. Geographically, the company operates in Spain, the Rest of Europe, America, Africa, Asia, and Others.
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