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Alto Ingredients's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.2 Mil. Alto Ingredients's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $45.9 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Alto Ingredients's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $9.2 Mil. Alto Ingredients's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was $224.7 Mil. Therefore, Alto Ingredients's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.10%.
Alto Ingredients had a gross margin of 4.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Alto Ingredients was 5.89%. The lowest was -2.06%. And the median was 1.15%.
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
Alto Ingredients had a gross margin of 4.10% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Alto Ingredients Gross Profit Related Terms
Alto Ingredients Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alto Ingredients's Gross Profit 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 Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Alto Ingredients's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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.
Alto Ingredients Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Alto Ingredients's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alto Ingredients's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $45.9 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
Alto Ingredients (ALTO) has a Gross Profit of $45.9 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors.
Is Alto Ingredients' Gross Profit too high?
Alto Ingredients' current Gross Profit is $45.9 Mil. Overall, Alto Ingredients has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alto Ingredients' Gross Profit compare to OEC and MATV?
Alto Ingredients' Gross Profit of $45.9 Mil can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Chemicals company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Alto Ingredients and its competitors. Alto Ingredients's current Gross Profit is $45.9 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alto Ingredients stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients (ALTO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.44, compared to a current price of $4.98 — trading 245.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is $45.9 Mil. Alto Ingredients' 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 Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alto Ingredients (ALTO), the current Gross Profit is $45.9 Mil 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 Alto Ingredients (ALTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alto Ingredients stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.98 is trading 245.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.44.
GuruFocus considers Alto Ingredients to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ALTO:
Gross Profit: $45.9 Mil
GF Value™: $1.44 vs. price of $4.98 (245.8% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ALTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alto Ingredients Inc is a producer and distributor of specialty alcohols, renewable fuels and essential ingredients in the United States. The company serves five markets: Health, Home and Beauty, Food and Beverage, Essential Ingredients, and Renewable Fuels. Its customers include food and beverage companies and consumer products manufacturers and distributors. The company operates under three segments: Marketing and distribution, Pekin Campus production, and Western production.
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