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Khonburi Sugar PCLBKK:KBS 67 Gross Margin % is 21.40% as of Mar. 2026, which is 94% above its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates BKK:KBS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,908 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Khonburi Sugar PCL ranks worse than 77.62% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Khonburi Sugar PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:KBS'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1.11 Med: 11.05 Max: 21.49
Current: 14.14
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Khonburi Sugar PCL was 21.49%. The lowest was -1.11%. And the median was 11.05%.
BKK:KBS's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 77.62% of 1908
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: 26.355
vs BKK:KBS: 14.14
Khonburi Sugar PCL had a gross margin of 21.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Khonburi Sugar PCL was 0.00% per year.
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
Khonburi Sugar PCL had a gross margin of 21.40% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 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.
Khonburi Sugar PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Khonburi Sugar PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Khonburi Sugar 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:KBS vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Khonburi Sugar 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.
Khonburi Sugar PCL Gross Margin % vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Khonburi Sugar PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Khonburi Sugar 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.
Khonburi Sugar PCL (BKK:KBS) has a Gross Margin % of 21.40% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Khonburi Sugar PCL and its competitors. This is 94% above median its historical median of 11.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Khonburi Sugar PCL ranks #1481 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.6%.
Is Khonburi Sugar PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Khonburi Sugar PCL's current Gross Margin % of 21.40% is 94% above median its 10-year median of 11.05. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Khonburi Sugar PCL's value of 21.40% is 18.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Khonburi Sugar PCL ranks #1481 out of 1908 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Khonburi Sugar PCL has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Khonburi Sugar PCL's Gross Margin % compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Khonburi Sugar PCL ranks #1481 out of 1908 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Khonburi Sugar PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.36. Khonburi Sugar PCL's value of 21.40% is 18.8% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 26.36, Khonburi Sugar 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Gross Margin % among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 26.36, based on 1,908 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. Khonburi Sugar PCL's current Gross Margin % of 21.40% is 18.8% 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 Khonburi Sugar PCL and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Khonburi Sugar PCL's current Gross Margin % is 21.40%, which is 94% above median its own 10-year median of 11.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Khonburi Sugar PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khonburi Sugar PCL (BKK:KBS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.22, compared to a current price of ฿6.05 — trading 15.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 21.40%, which is 94% above median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 18.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 26.36. Khonburi Sugar PCL's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 9 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 Khonburi Sugar PCL (BKK:KBS), the current Gross Margin % is 21.40% 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 Khonburi Sugar PCL (BKK:KBS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Khonburi Sugar PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿6.05 is trading 15.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.22.
GuruFocus considers Khonburi Sugar PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KBS:
Gross Margin %: 21.40% (94% above median its 10-year median of 11.05)
GF Value™: ฿5.22 vs. price of ฿6.05 (15.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.8% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#1481 of 1908)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KBS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Khonburi Sugar PCL is a public company. The company is principally engaged in the manufacture and distribution of sugar, which is sold both domestically and overseas. The company has three reportable segments namely the sugar cane segment; the sugar and molasses trading and the utilities segment. It derives its revenues from the sugar cane segment. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Asai followed by Thailand; Europe, and other countries.
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