Ascent Industries Co's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was €2.43 Mil. Ascent Industries Co's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was €14.57 Mil.
Ascent Industries Co had a gross margin of 14.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Ascent Industries Co was 22.97%. The lowest was 0.79%. And the median was 13.60%.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) 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
Ascent Industries Co had a gross margin of 14.48% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Ascent Industries Co Gross Profit Related Terms
Ascent Industries Co Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ascent Industries Co'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.
FRA:SY4 vs BLGO, GURE, ORGN: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ascent Industries Co'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.
Ascent Industries Co Gross Profit vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ascent Industries Co's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ascent Industries Co'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 €14.57 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.
Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) has a Gross Profit of €14.57 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Ascent Industries Co and its competitors.
Is Ascent Industries Co's Gross Profit too high?
Ascent Industries Co's current Gross Profit is €14.57 Mil. Overall, Ascent Industries Co has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ascent Industries Co's Gross Profit compare to BLGO and GURE?
Ascent Industries Co's Gross Profit of €14.57 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 Ascent Industries Co and its competitors. Ascent Industries Co's current Gross Profit is €14.57 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ascent Industries Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.97, compared to a current price of €13.20 — trading 121.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is €14.57 Mil. Ascent Industries Co's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4), the current Gross Profit is €14.57 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 Ascent Industries Co (FRA:SY4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ascent Industries Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €13.20 is trading 121.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.97.
GuruFocus considers Ascent Industries Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:SY4:
Gross Profit: €14.57 Mil
GF Value™: €5.97 vs. price of €13.20 (121.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:SY4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ascent Industries Co is a specialty chemicals company focused on the development, production, and distribution of tailored, performance-driven chemical solutions. Its customers are spread across energy, household, industrial and institutional (HII), personal care, coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE), agriculture, water treatment, pulp and paper, construction, automotive, and other industrial markets. The company's core product portfolio includes surfactants, defoamers, lubricating agents, flame retardants, and specialty intermediates, offered in both petroleum-based and bio-based formulations. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the United States, followed by Mexico, Canada, Honduras, Colombia, the Netherlands, Costa Rica, Japan, and other markets.
48GF Score
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