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Eastern Polymer Group PCLBKK:EPG 75 Gross Margin % is 37.09% as of Jun. 2026, which is 16% above its 10-year median of 31.88. GuruFocus rates BKK:EPG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿4.07 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,564 Chemicals companies, Eastern Polymer Group PCL ranks better than 74.3% on this metric.
Eastern Polymer Group PCL (BKK:EPG) 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
Eastern Polymer Group PCL had a gross margin of 37.09% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Eastern Polymer Group PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Eastern Polymer Group 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.
BKK:EPG vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Eastern Polymer Group 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.
Eastern Polymer Group PCL Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Eastern Polymer Group PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Eastern Polymer Group 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.
Eastern Polymer Group PCL (BKK:EPG) has a Gross Margin % of 37.09% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Eastern Polymer Group PCL and its competitors. This is 16% above median its historical median of 31.88. Over the past decade, Eastern Polymer Group PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.33 to 34.52. According to the industry distribution chart, Eastern Polymer Group PCL ranks #402 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 25.7%.
Is Eastern Polymer Group PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Eastern Polymer Group PCL's current Gross Margin % of 37.09% is 16% above median its 10-year median of 31.88. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 27.33 to a high of 34.52. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. Eastern Polymer Group PCL's value of 37.09% is 54.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Eastern Polymer Group PCL ranks #402 out of 1564 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Eastern Polymer Group PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Eastern Polymer Group PCL's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Eastern Polymer Group PCL ranks #402 out of 1564 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Eastern Polymer Group PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.96. Eastern Polymer Group PCL's value of 37.09% is 54.8% above this benchmark. Historically, Eastern Polymer Group PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 27.33 to 34.52 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 31.88 vs. the industry median of 23.96, Eastern Polymer Group PCL has consistently been above 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.96, based on 1,564 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. Eastern Polymer Group PCL's current Gross Margin % of 37.09% is 54.8% above 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 Eastern Polymer Group PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Eastern Polymer Group PCL's current Gross Margin % is 37.09%, which is 16% above median its own 10-year median of 31.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Eastern Polymer Group PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Polymer Group PCL (BKK:EPG) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.07, compared to a current price of ฿6.20 — trading 52.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 37.09%, which is 16% above median its 10-year median of 31.88 and 54.8% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.96. Eastern Polymer Group PCL's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Eastern Polymer Group PCL (BKK:EPG), the current Gross Margin % is 37.09% as of Jun. 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 Eastern Polymer Group PCL (BKK:EPG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Eastern Polymer Group PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿6.20 is trading 52.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.07.
GuruFocus considers Eastern Polymer Group PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:EPG:
Gross Margin %: 37.09% (16% above median its 10-year median of 31.88)
GF Value™: ฿4.07 vs. price of ฿6.20 (52.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 54.8% above the Chemicals median (#402 of 1564)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:EPG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Eastern Polymer Group PCL principal business operation is investing in other companies. The company's principal business operation is the manufacture and distribution of rubber insulation, automotive, plastic packing, research and development business. The company's segment includes Rubber Insulation, Automotive Plastics, Packaging Plastics, and Others. The company generates majority of revenue from Automotive Plastics.
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