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Ashler et MansonXPAR:MLAEM 80 Gross Margin % is 72.66% as of Dec. 2024, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 64.32. GuruFocus rates XPAR:MLAEM with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 62 Insurance companies, Ashler et Manson ranks better than 79.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ashler et Manson's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
XPAR:MLAEM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 44.03 Med: 64.32 Max: 87.2
Current: 72.66
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ashler et Manson was 87.20%. The lowest was 44.03%. And the median was 64.32%.
XPAR:MLAEM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 79.03% of 62
companies
in the Insurance industry
Industry Median: 44.725
vs XPAR:MLAEM: 72.66
Ashler et Manson had a gross margin of 72.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Ashler et Manson was 7.40% per year.
Ashler et Manson (XPAR:MLAEM) 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
Ashler et Manson had a gross margin of 72.66% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Ashler et Manson Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ashler et Manson Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ashler et Manson'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.
XPAR:MLAEM vs MRSH, AON, AJG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, Ashler et Manson'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.
Ashler et Manson Gross Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Ashler et Manson's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ashler et Manson'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.
Ashler et Manson (XPAR:MLAEM) has a Gross Margin % of 72.66% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ashler et Manson and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 64.32. Over the past decade, Ashler et Manson's Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.03 to 87.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Ashler et Manson ranks #13 out of 62 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 21%.
Is Ashler et Manson's Gross Margin % too high?
Ashler et Manson's current Gross Margin % of 72.66% is 13% above median its 10-year median of 64.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 44.03 to a high of 87.20. The Insurance industry median Gross Margin % is 44.73. Ashler et Manson's value of 72.66% is 62.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ashler et Manson ranks #13 out of 62 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Ashler et Manson has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ashler et Manson's Gross Margin % compare to MRSH and AON?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Ashler et Manson ranks #13 out of 62 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Ashler et Manson in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 44.73. Ashler et Manson's value of 72.66% is 62.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Ashler et Manson's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 44.03 to 87.20 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 64.32 vs. the industry median of 44.73, Ashler et Manson 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 an Insurance company?
The median Gross Margin % among Insurance companies is 44.73, based on 62 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. Ashler et Manson's current Gross Margin % of 72.66% is 62.5% 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 Ashler et Manson and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Gross Margin % is 44.73 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ashler et Manson's current Gross Margin % is 72.66%, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 64.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ashler et Manson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashler et Manson (XPAR:MLAEM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.62, compared to a current price of €3.04 — trading 16% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 72.66%, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 64.32 and 62.5% above the Insurance industry median of 44.73. Ashler et Manson's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 2 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 Ashler et Manson (XPAR:MLAEM), the current Gross Margin % is 72.66% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Ashler et Manson (XPAR:MLAEM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ashler et Manson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.04 is trading 16% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.62.
GuruFocus considers Ashler et Manson to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:MLAEM:
Gross Margin %: 72.66% (13% above median its 10-year median of 64.32)
GF Value™: €2.62 vs. price of €3.04 (16% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.5% above the Insurance median (#13 of 62)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:MLAEM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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