Global Connections PCLBKK:GC +0.43%77 Gross Margin % is 11.60% as of Mar. 2026, which is 57% above its 10-year median of 7.38. GuruFocus rates BKK:GC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿4.44 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,565 Chemicals companies, Global Connections PCL ranks worse than 84.54% on this metric.
BKK:GC's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 84.54% of 1565
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.38
vs BKK:GC: 8.93
Global Connections PCL had a gross margin of 11.60% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Global Connections PCL was -0.90% per year.
Global Connections PCL (BKK:GC) 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
Global Connections PCL had a gross margin of 11.60% 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.
Global Connections PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Global Connections PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Global Connections 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.
BKK:GC vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Global Connections 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.
Global Connections PCL Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Global Connections PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Global Connections 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.
Global Connections PCL (BKK:GC) has a Gross Margin % of 11.60% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Global Connections PCL and its competitors. This is 57% above median its historical median of 7.38. Over the past decade, Global Connections PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.39 to 8.93. According to the industry distribution chart, Global Connections PCL ranks #1323 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 84.5%.
Is Global Connections PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Global Connections PCL's current Gross Margin % of 11.60% is 57% above median its 10-year median of 7.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.39 to a high of 8.93. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Global Connections PCL's value of 11.60% is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Global Connections PCL ranks #1323 out of 1565 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Global Connections PCL has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Global Connections PCL's Gross Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Global Connections PCL ranks #1323 out of 1565 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Global Connections PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.38. Global Connections PCL's value of 11.60% is 50.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Global Connections PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 6.39 to 8.93 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.38 vs. the industry median of 23.38, Global Connections 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.38, based on 1,565 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. Global Connections PCL's current Gross Margin % of 11.60% is 50.4% 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 Global Connections PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Global Connections PCL's current Gross Margin % is 11.60%, which is 57% above median its own 10-year median of 7.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Global Connections PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Connections PCL (BKK:GC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿4.44, compared to a current price of ฿4.70 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 11.60%, which is 57% above median its 10-year median of 7.38 and 50.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 23.38. Global Connections PCL's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 5 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 Global Connections PCL (BKK:GC), the current Gross Margin % is 11.60% 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 Global Connections PCL (BKK:GC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Global Connections PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿4.70 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿4.44.
GuruFocus considers Global Connections PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:GC:
Gross Margin %: 11.60% (57% above median its 10-year median of 7.38)
GF Value™: ฿4.44 vs. price of ฿4.70 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 50.4% below the Chemicals median (#1323 of 1565)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:GC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Global Connections PCL is a Thailand-based company engaged in the wholesale of plastic and plastic-related products. It is principally engaged in the distribution of commodity polymers and special additive products. The company's product consists of bio-oil cleaning, bio deodorizers, intermediate chemicals, plaswite which is a concentrated titanium dioxide, Magnum ABS (acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) resins, and others.
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