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Ascent Industries vs Gulf Resources: ACNT and GURE compared
Ascent Industries is the larger company: $27.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $12.9M for Gulf Resources (Q2 2026). Gulf Resources is growing faster (+54% against +38% a year earlier). Gulf Resources is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.7% against 6.0%.
Where the money goes: ACNT and GURE
Ascent Industries (ACNT) · Q3 2026
Ascent Industries, Q3 2026: revenue $27.1M (+38% year over year), operating margin 6.0%, net earnings $1.4M, operating cash flow $2.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Gulf Resources (GURE) · Q2 2026
Gulf Resources, Q2 2026: revenue $12.9M (+54% year over year), operating margin 9.7%, net earnings $1.1M, operating cash flow −$5.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Ascent Industries (ACNT) | Gulf Resources (GURE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q2 2026 |
| Revenue | $27.1M | $12.9M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +38% | +54% |
| Gross margin | 26.2% | — |
| Operating margin | 6.0% | 9.7% |
| Net earnings | $1.4M | $1.1M |
| Net margin | 5.2% | 8.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $2.3M | −$5.3M |
| Free cash flow | $1.2M | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Ascent Industries
- Custom Manufacturing: $18.7M (69%)
- Core Technology: $7.2M (26%)
- Distribution: $1.2M (4%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Ascent Industries or Gulf Resources?
Ascent Industries is the larger company: $27.1M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $12.9M for Gulf Resources (Q2 2026).
Is Ascent Industries or Gulf Resources growing faster?
Gulf Resources is growing faster (+54% against +38% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Ascent Industries or Gulf Resources?
Gulf Resources is more profitable, with an operating margin of 9.7% against 6.0%.
More: Ascent Industries earnings · how Ascent Industries makes money · Gulf Resources earnings · how Gulf Resources makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 4, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 30, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.