BG Container Glass PCLBKK:BGC +0.71%60 Gross Margin % is 16.06% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 15.38. GuruFocus rates BKK:BGC with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 12 warning signs investors should review. Among 382 Packaging & Containers companies, BG Container Glass PCL ranks worse than 71.99% 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
BG Container Glass PCL had a gross margin of 16.06% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
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.
BG Container Glass PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
BG Container Glass PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for BG Container Glass 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, BG Container Glass 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.
BG Container Glass PCL Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, BG Container Glass PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where BG Container Glass 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.
BG Container Glass PCL (BKK:BGC) has a Gross Margin % of 16.06% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on BG Container Glass PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 15.38. Over the past decade, BG Container Glass PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.24 to 19.51. According to the industry distribution chart, BG Container Glass PCL ranks #275 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 72%.
Is BG Container Glass PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
BG Container Glass PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.06% is near median its 10-year median of 15.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.24 to a high of 19.51. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. BG Container Glass PCL's value of 16.06% is 24.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, BG Container Glass PCL ranks #275 out of 382 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, BG Container Glass PCL has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does BG Container Glass PCL's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, BG Container Glass PCL ranks #275 out of 382 companies for Gross Margin %. This places BG Container Glass PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.38. BG Container Glass PCL's value of 16.06% is 24.9% below this benchmark. Historically, BG Container Glass PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.24 to 19.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.38 vs. the industry median of 21.38, BG Container Glass 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.38, based on 382 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. BG Container Glass PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.06% is 24.9% 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 BG Container Glass PCL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. BG Container Glass PCL's current Gross Margin % is 16.06%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 15.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is BG Container Glass PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BG Container Glass PCL (BKK:BGC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.86, compared to a current price of ฿7.05 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.06%, which is near median its 10-year median of 15.38 and 24.9% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.38. BG Container Glass PCL's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 12 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 BG Container Glass PCL (BKK:BGC), the current Gross Margin % is 16.06% 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 BG Container Glass PCL (BKK:BGC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, BG Container Glass PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿7.05 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.86.
GuruFocus considers BG Container Glass PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:BGC:
Gross Margin %: 16.06% (near median its 10-year median of 15.38)
GF Value™: ฿5.86 vs. price of ฿7.05 (20.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% below the Packaging & Containers median (#275 of 382)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:BGC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
BG Container Glass PCL is a Thailand-based company. The company is engaged in managing the distribution of glass bottles and other packaging and investing in other entities. Its reportable segments are the manufacture and distribution of glass bottles,; the manufacture and distribution of other packaging; and Other businesses. The company earns revenues from Thailand.
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