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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
JRW Utility PCL had a gross margin of -4.76% 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.
JRW Utility PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
JRW Utility PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JRW Utility 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:JR-R vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, JRW Utility 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.
JRW Utility PCL Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, JRW Utility PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JRW Utility 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.
JRW Utility PCL (BKK:JR-R) has a Gross Margin % of -4.76% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on JRW Utility PCL and its competitors. Over the past decade, JRW Utility PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.85 to 17.99. According to the industry distribution chart, JRW Utility PCL ranks #1412 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 81.7%.
Is JRW Utility PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
JRW Utility PCL's current Gross Margin % is -4.76%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.85 to a high of 17.99. Based on the distribution chart, JRW Utility PCL ranks #1412 out of 1729 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JRW Utility PCL has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JRW Utility PCL's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, JRW Utility PCL ranks #1412 out of 1729 companies for Gross Margin %. This places JRW Utility PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.77. Historically, JRW Utility PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.85 to 17.99 over the past decade. 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. 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 JRW Utility 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. JRW Utility PCL's current Gross Margin % is -4.76%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is JRW Utility PCL stock overvalued right now?
JRW Utility PCL (BKK:JR-R) has a current Gross Margin % of -4.76%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.08, compared to a current price of ฿1.83 — trading 12% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is -4.76%. JRW Utility PCL's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 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 JRW Utility PCL (BKK:JR-R), the current Gross Margin % is -4.76% 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 JRW Utility PCL (BKK:JR-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JRW Utility PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.83 is trading 12% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.08.
Key valuation signals for BKK:JR-R:
Gross Margin %: -4.76%
GF Value™: ฿2.08 vs. price of ฿1.83 (12% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:JR-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JRW Utility PCL is principally engaged in the contractor, consultation, installation, repair, inspection, trading, and distribution of tools, equipment, and materials relating to electricity, civil, mechanical, electronic, security equipment, and all types of telecommunications systems. It is organized into two reportable segments: the Sales of Goods segment and the Contract Services segment. A vast majority of its revenues is generated from the Contract Services segment. The company operates in Thailand only.
83GF Score
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