ASND (Ascendis Pharma AS) Gross Profit: $898 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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What is Ascendis Pharma AS Gross Profit?

Ascendis Pharma AS ASND -0.16% 37 Gross Profit is $898 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates ASND with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Ascendis Pharma AS's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $265 Mil. Ascendis Pharma AS's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $898 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Ascendis Pharma AS's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $265 Mil. Ascendis Pharma AS's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $285 Mil. Therefore, Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 92.90%.

Ascendis Pharma AS had a gross margin of 92.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Ascendis Pharma AS was 89.05%. The lowest was 54.70%. And the median was 83.36%.


Ascendis Pharma AS  (NAS:ASND) Gross Profit 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

Ascendis Pharma AS had a gross margin of 92.90% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage


Ascendis Pharma AS Gross Profit Related Terms


Ascendis Pharma AS Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Ascendis Pharma AS'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.

Ascendis Pharma AS Gross Profit Chart

Ascendis Pharma AS Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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Ascendis Pharma AS Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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ASND vs BBIO, JAZZ, EXEL: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Biotechnology subindustry, Ascendis Pharma AS'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.


Ascendis Pharma AS Gross Profit vs Biotechnology Industry

For the Biotechnology industry and Healthcare sector, Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Profit falls into.


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Ascendis Pharma AS Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=843.246 - 111.142
=732

Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=285.088 - 20.249
=265

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 $898 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=265 / 285.088
=92.90 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of $898 Mil mean?
Ascendis Pharma AS (ASND) has a Gross Profit of $898 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ascendis Pharma AS and its competitors.
Is Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Profit too high?
Ascendis Pharma AS's current Gross Profit is $898 Mil. Overall, Ascendis Pharma AS has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Profit compare to BBIO and JAZZ?
Ascendis Pharma AS's Gross Profit of $898 Mil can be compared against companies in the Biotechnology 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 Biotechnology company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Biotechnology 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 Ascendis Pharma AS and its competitors. Ascendis Pharma AS's current Gross Profit is $898 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascendis Pharma AS stock overvalued right now?
Ascendis Pharma AS (ASND) has a current Gross Profit of $898 Mil. The current Gross Profit is $898 Mil. Ascendis Pharma AS's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Ascendis Pharma AS (ASND), the current Gross Profit is $898 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.

Ascendis Pharma AS Business Description

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Ascendis Pharma AS is a biopharmaceutical company that applies its TransCon technology platform to make a meaningful difference for patients. The firm's product pipeline includes Endocrinology and Oncology, which includes TransCon PTH, TransCon CNP, and others. It operates in the United States, Europe, and the rest of the world and derives the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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