Company / Gross Margin
ALPHA PRO TECH LTD Gross Margin History
FY2011-FY2017 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Gross Margin
39.6%
FY2017
5-year range
35.2% / 39.6%
FY2013-FY2017
Trend
+11.6%
vs FY2016
Sector context
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What the data says
Gross Margin returned to growth in FY2017 after 2 years of decline, reaching 39.6%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
39.6% in FY2017 with a 5-year CAGR of +3.2%.
Improved from 36.6% to 39.6% over the past 2 years.
Gross Margin over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year Change
- +2.6pp
- 5-Year Change
- +3.2pp
- 10-Year Change
- -
Key checks
Key Insights
- In FY2017, gross margin increased 11.6% year-over-year.
- Lowest gross margin in the period was in FY2013.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 7.41 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Gross MarginValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2017 | 39.6% | +11.6% |
| FY2016 | 35.5% | -3.0% |
| FY2015 | 36.6% | -1.1% |
| FY2014 | 37.0% | +5.2% |
| FY2013 | 35.2% | -3.5% |
| FY2012 | 36.5% | -6.9% |
| FY2011 | 39.2% | - |
As of FY2017 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026