ALT Telecom PCLBKK:ALT -1.63%48 Gross Margin % is 21.00% as of Mar. 2026, which is 30% above its 10-year median of 16.15. GuruFocus rates BKK:ALT with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.39 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,454 Hardware companies, ALT Telecom PCL ranks worse than 67.6% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for ALT Telecom PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:ALT'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.75 Med: 16.15 Max: 27.56
Current: 17.42
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of ALT Telecom PCL was 27.56%. The lowest was -7.75%. And the median was 16.15%.
BKK:ALT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 67.6% of 2454
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.565
vs BKK:ALT: 17.42
ALT Telecom PCL had a gross margin of 21.00% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for ALT Telecom PCL was 24.60% per year.
ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) Gross Margin % 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
ALT Telecom PCL had a gross margin of 21.00% 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.
ALT Telecom PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
ALT Telecom PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ALT Telecom 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.
BKK:ALT vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, ALT Telecom 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.
ALT Telecom PCL Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, ALT Telecom PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ALT Telecom 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.
ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) has a Gross Margin % of 21.00% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on ALT Telecom PCL and its competitors. This is 30% above median its historical median of 16.15. According to the industry distribution chart, ALT Telecom PCL ranks #1659 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 67.6%.
Is ALT Telecom PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
ALT Telecom PCL's current Gross Margin % of 21.00% is 30% above median its 10-year median of 16.15. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. ALT Telecom PCL's value of 21.00% is 14.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ALT Telecom PCL ranks #1659 out of 2454 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, ALT Telecom PCL has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ALT Telecom PCL's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, ALT Telecom PCL ranks #1659 out of 2454 companies for Gross Margin %. This places ALT Telecom PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.57. ALT Telecom PCL's value of 21.00% is 14.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 16.15 vs. the industry median of 24.57, ALT Telecom 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 a Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.57, based on 2,454 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. ALT Telecom PCL's current Gross Margin % of 21.00% is 14.5% 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 ALT Telecom PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ALT Telecom PCL's current Gross Margin % is 21.00%, which is 30% above median its own 10-year median of 16.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ALT Telecom PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.39, compared to a current price of ฿1.81 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.00%, which is 30% above median its 10-year median of 16.15 and 14.5% below the Hardware industry median of 24.57. ALT Telecom PCL's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT), the current Gross Margin % is 21.00% 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 ALT Telecom PCL (BKK:ALT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ALT Telecom PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.81 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.39.
GuruFocus considers ALT Telecom PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:ALT:
Gross Margin %: 21.00% (30% above median its 10-year median of 16.15)
GF Value™: ฿1.39 vs. price of ฿1.81 (30.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 14.5% below the Hardware median (#1659 of 2454)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:ALT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ALT Telecom PCL operates in Thailand's telecommunications sector. Its business involves the provision of telecommunication services through base stations and equipment products. The company, in association with its subsidiaries, provides sales, installation, maintenance, and network rental for telecommunication networks; manufactures, assembles, and distributes electricity meters; and sells, installs, and rents solar cells. The group has three reportable segments: Network equipment, electricity meter, and solar cell distribution; Network Equipment Installation; and Network equipment rental business. Maximum revenue is generated from the Network Equipment Installation segment. Geographically, the group operates only in Thailand.
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