Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCLBKK:CPI -0.57%68 Gross Margin % is 16.43% as of Mar. 2026, which is 43% above its 10-year median of 11.52. GuruFocus rates BKK:CPI with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.82 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,899 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks worse than 69.46% on this metric.
BKK:CPI's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 69.46% of 1899
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.37
vs BKK:CPI: 17.86
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL had a gross margin of 16.43% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:CPI) 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
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL had a gross margin of 16.43% 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.
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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.
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL Gross Margin % Chart
BKK:CPI vs ADM, BG, TSN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry 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.
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chumporn Palm Oil Industry 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.
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:CPI) has a Gross Margin % of 16.43% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL and its competitors. This is 43% above median its historical median of 11.52. Over the past decade, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.41 to 17.86. According to the industry distribution chart, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks #1319 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 69.5%.
Is Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.43% is 43% above median its 10-year median of 11.52. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.41 to a high of 17.86. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's value of 16.43% is 37.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks #1319 out of 1899 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's Gross Margin % compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL ranks #1319 out of 1899 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.37. Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's value of 16.43% is 37.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.41 to 17.86 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.52 vs. the industry median of 26.37, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.37, based on 1,899 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. Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.43% is 37.7% 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 Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's current Gross Margin % is 16.43%, which is 43% above median its own 10-year median of 11.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:CPI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.82, compared to a current price of ฿3.46 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.43%, which is 43% above median its 10-year median of 11.52 and 37.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.37. Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 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 Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:CPI), the current Gross Margin % is 16.43% 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 Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL (BKK:CPI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.46 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.82.
GuruFocus considers Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CPI:
Gross Margin %: 16.43% (43% above median its 10-year median of 11.52)
GF Value™: ฿2.82 vs. price of ฿3.46 (22.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.7% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1319 of 1899)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CPI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL Business Description
Chumporn Palm Oil Industry PCL is principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of palm oil products. The company produces and distributes palm oil products to consumer markets. The business operates in segments that include Palm Oil products, Palm seeds, Palm sprouts, coconut sprouts, and Electricity. The sale of palm oil products, palm sprouts, and palm seeds generates the maximum revenue for the company. Geographically, the company operates in Thailand, Singapore, and other regions. The majority of revenue is generated from Thailand.
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