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Hydrotek PCLBKK:HYDRO -20.00% Gross Margin % is 18.31% as of Jun. 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,729 Construction companies, Hydrotek PCL ranks better than 79.58% on this metric.
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
Hydrotek PCL had a gross margin of 18.31% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 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.
Hydrotek PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hydrotek PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hydrotek 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:HYDRO vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Hydrotek 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.
Hydrotek PCL Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Hydrotek PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hydrotek 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.
Hydrotek PCL (BKK:HYDRO) has a Gross Margin % of 18.31% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hydrotek PCL and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hydrotek PCL ranks #353 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 20.4%.
Is Hydrotek PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Hydrotek PCL's current Gross Margin % is 18.31%. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Hydrotek PCL's value of 18.31% is 11.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hydrotek PCL ranks #353 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Hydrotek PCL's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Hydrotek PCL ranks #353 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hydrotek PCL in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Hydrotek PCL's value of 18.31% is 11.8% below this benchmark. 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.77, based on 1,729 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. Hydrotek PCL's current Gross Margin % of 18.31% is 11.8% 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 Hydrotek PCL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hydrotek PCL's current Gross Margin % is 18.31%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hydrotek PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hydrotek PCL (BKK:HYDRO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.19, compared to a current price of ฿0.04 — trading 78.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.31% and 11.8% below the Construction industry median of 20.77. 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 Hydrotek PCL (BKK:HYDRO), the current Gross Margin % is 18.31% 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.
Hydrotek PCL is engaged in the design and construction of structural engineering projects, system installations, water quality improvement, wastewater treatment systems, waste management systems, and the sale of related supplies. The Group has two operating segments, which consist of the Construction segment and the Services segment, which consists of operation and maintenance service, design, and procurement of equipment. The majority of revenue is from the Services Segment. The company operates in a single geographical area, which is in Thailand.
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