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Ekarat Engineering PCLBKK:AKR +2.25%55 Gross Margin % is 22.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 9% below its 10-year median of 24.79. GuruFocus rates BKK:AKR with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,998 Industrial Products companies, Ekarat Engineering PCL ranks better than 53.54% on this metric.
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
Ekarat Engineering PCL had a gross margin of 22.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Ekarat Engineering PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Ekarat Engineering PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ekarat Engineering PCL's Gross Margin % 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 Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Ekarat Engineering PCL's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Margin % 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.
Ekarat Engineering PCL Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Ekarat Engineering PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ekarat Engineering PCL's Gross Margin % falls into.
* 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.
Ekarat Engineering PCL (BKK:AKR) has a Gross Margin % of 22.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ekarat Engineering PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 24.79. Over the past decade, Ekarat Engineering PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 30.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Ekarat Engineering PCL ranks #1393 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 46.5%.
Is Ekarat Engineering PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Ekarat Engineering PCL's current Gross Margin % of 22.62% is near median its 10-year median of 24.79. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 14.67 to a high of 30.80. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Ekarat Engineering PCL's value of 22.62% is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ekarat Engineering PCL ranks #1393 out of 2998 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ekarat Engineering PCL has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ekarat Engineering PCL's Gross Margin % compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Ekarat Engineering PCL ranks #1393 out of 2998 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Ekarat Engineering PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.78. Ekarat Engineering PCL's value of 22.62% is 15.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Ekarat Engineering PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 14.67 to 30.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 24.79 vs. the industry median of 26.78, Ekarat Engineering PCL has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Margin % for an Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.78, based on 2,998 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ekarat Engineering PCL's current Gross Margin % of 22.62% is 15.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Ekarat Engineering PCL and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ekarat Engineering PCL's current Gross Margin % is 22.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 24.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ekarat Engineering PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekarat Engineering PCL (BKK:AKR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.68, compared to a current price of ฿0.91 — trading 33.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 24.79 and 15.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.78. Ekarat Engineering PCL's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ekarat Engineering PCL (BKK:AKR), the current Gross Margin % is 22.62% 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 Ekarat Engineering PCL (BKK:AKR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ekarat Engineering PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.91 is trading 33.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.68.
GuruFocus considers Ekarat Engineering PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:AKR:
Gross Margin %: 22.62% (near median its 10-year median of 24.79)
GF Value™: ฿0.68 vs. price of ฿0.91 (33.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% below the Industrial Products median (#1393 of 2998)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:AKR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ekarat Engineering PCL is engaged in manufacturing and distribution of transformers and solar farms. Its segments include Manufacturing and distribution; Services; and Installation of a solar panel. It derives the majority of the revenue from the Manufacturing and distribution segment.
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