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Central Retail PCLBKK:CRC +0.43%75 Gross Margin % is 25.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 28.07. GuruFocus rates BKK:CRC with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿30.55 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,112 Retail - Cyclical companies, Central Retail PCL ranks worse than 68.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Retail PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:CRC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 25.01 Med: 28.07 Max: 30.48
Current: 26.2
During the past 10 years, the highestGross Margin % of Central Retail PCL was 30.48%. The lowest was 25.01%. And the median was 28.07%.
BKK:CRC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 68.53% of 1112
companies
in the Retail - Cyclical industry
Industry Median: 36.24
vs BKK:CRC: 26.20
Central Retail PCL had a gross margin of 25.97% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Central Retail PCL was 1.30% per year.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) 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
Central Retail PCL had a gross margin of 25.97% 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.
Central Retail PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Central Retail PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Retail 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 Department Stores subindustry, Central Retail 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.
Central Retail PCL Gross Margin % vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Central Retail PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Retail 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.
Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) has a Gross Margin % of 25.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Central Retail PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 28.07. Over the past decade, Central Retail PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.01 to 30.48. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #762 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Central Retail PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Central Retail PCL's current Gross Margin % of 25.97% is near median its 10-year median of 28.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 25.01 to a high of 30.48. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Central Retail PCL's value of 25.97% is 28.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #762 out of 1112 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Retail PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Retail PCL's Gross Margin % compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Central Retail PCL ranks #762 out of 1112 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Central Retail PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.24. Central Retail PCL's value of 25.97% is 28.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Central Retail PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 25.01 to 30.48 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 28.07 vs. the industry median of 36.24, Central Retail 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Cyclical companies is 36.24, based on 1,112 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. Central Retail PCL's current Gross Margin % of 25.97% is 28.3% 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 Central Retail PCL and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Retail PCL's current Gross Margin % is 25.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 28.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Retail PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿30.55, compared to a current price of ฿23.10 — trading 24.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 28.07 and 28.3% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 36.24. Central Retail PCL's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC), the current Gross Margin % is 25.97% 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 Central Retail PCL (BKK:CRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Retail PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿23.10 is trading 24.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿30.55.
GuruFocus considers Central Retail PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CRC:
Gross Margin %: 25.97% (near median its 10-year median of 28.07)
GF Value™: ฿30.55 vs. price of ฿23.10 (24.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.3% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#762 of 1112)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Retail Corp PCL is a multi-format and multi-category retailing platform in Thailand. It is a pioneer in omnichannel retailing in Thailand, complementing its retail store network and merchandise offerings with positions among store-based retailers in online traffic. The company operates under a diverse slate of retail banners divided into three segments: Hardline, Food Products, and Fashion. The majority is generated from Food Products. Geographically, the majority of revenue is from Thailand, and also has its presence in Italy, Vietnam, and Others.
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