Communication and System Solution PCL (BKK:CSS) 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
Communication and System Solution PCL had a gross margin of 11.83% 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.
Communication and System Solution PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Communication and System Solution 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.
Communication and System Solution PCL Gross Margin % Chart
BKK:CSS vs SNX, ARW, AVT: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Electronics & Computer Distribution subindustry, Communication and System Solution 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.
Communication and System Solution PCL Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
* 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.
Communication and System Solution PCL (BKK:CSS) has a Gross Margin % of 11.83% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Communication and System Solution PCL and its competitors. This is 14% below median its historical median of 13.71. Over the past decade, Communication and System Solution PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 15.44. According to the industry distribution chart, Communication and System Solution PCL ranks #1982 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 80.9%.
Is Communication and System Solution PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Communication and System Solution PCL's current Gross Margin % of 11.83% is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.71. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.96 to a high of 15.44. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Communication and System Solution PCL's value of 11.83% is 51.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Communication and System Solution PCL ranks #1982 out of 2449 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Communication and System Solution PCL has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Communication and System Solution PCL's Gross Margin % compare to SNX and ARW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Communication and System Solution PCL ranks #1982 out of 2449 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Communication and System Solution PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.52. Communication and System Solution PCL's value of 11.83% is 51.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Communication and System Solution PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 10.96 to 15.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 13.71 vs. the industry median of 24.52, Communication and System Solution 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 24.52, based on 2,449 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. Communication and System Solution PCL's current Gross Margin % of 11.83% is 51.8% 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 Communication and System Solution PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.52 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Communication and System Solution PCL's current Gross Margin % is 11.83%, which is 14% below median its own 10-year median of 13.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Communication and System Solution PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Communication and System Solution PCL (BKK:CSS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.82, compared to a current price of ฿0.96 — trading 17.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.83%, which is 14% below median its 10-year median of 13.71 and 51.8% below the Hardware industry median of 24.52. Communication and System Solution PCL's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 10 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 Communication and System Solution PCL (BKK:CSS), the current Gross Margin % is 11.83% 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 Communication and System Solution PCL (BKK:CSS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Communication and System Solution PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.96 is trading 17.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.82.
GuruFocus considers Communication and System Solution PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:CSS:
Gross Margin %: 11.83% (14% below median its 10-year median of 13.71)
GF Value™: ฿0.82 vs. price of ฿0.96 (17.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% below the Hardware median (#1982 of 2449)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:CSS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Communication and System Solution PCL Business Description
Communication and System Solution PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the distribution and installation of equipment for electricity, water, air conditioning, and telecommunication systems. It operates in two segments: the Distribution electrical equipment segment and the Installation service segment. The Distribution electrical equipment segment operates as a distributor of electrical wires and other types of electrical systems equipment, as well as passive fire protection materials. The installation service segment is engaged in the design and installation of the communication system, fire protection systems, and maintenance services. The company derives a majority of its revenue from the Distribution of electrical equipment.
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