K&K Superstore Southern PCLBKK:KK 78 Gross Margin % is 16.77% as of Mar. 2026, which is 35% above its 10-year median of 12.46. GuruFocus rates BKK:KK with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.61 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 305 Retail - Defensive companies, K&K Superstore Southern PCL ranks worse than 76.39% 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
K&K Superstore Southern PCL had a gross margin of 16.77% 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.
K&K Superstore Southern PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
K&K Superstore Southern 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.
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, K&K Superstore Southern 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.
K&K Superstore Southern PCL Gross Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, K&K Superstore Southern PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where K&K Superstore Southern 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.
K&K Superstore Southern PCL (BKK:KK) has a Gross Margin % of 16.77% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on K&K Superstore Southern PCL and its competitors. This is 35% above median its historical median of 12.46. Over the past decade, K&K Superstore Southern PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.90 to 13.64. According to the industry distribution chart, K&K Superstore Southern PCL ranks #233 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 76.4%.
Is K&K Superstore Southern PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
K&K Superstore Southern PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.77% is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.46. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.90 to a high of 13.64. The Retail - Defensive industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. K&K Superstore Southern PCL's value of 16.77% is 30.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, K&K Superstore Southern PCL ranks #233 out of 305 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, K&K Superstore Southern PCL has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does K&K Superstore Southern PCL's Gross Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, K&K Superstore Southern PCL ranks #233 out of 305 companies for Gross Margin %. This places K&K Superstore Southern PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.08. K&K Superstore Southern PCL's value of 16.77% is 30.4% below this benchmark. Historically, K&K Superstore Southern PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 11.90 to 13.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.46 vs. the industry median of 24.08, K&K Superstore Southern 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 Retail - Defensive company?
The median Gross Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 24.08, based on 305 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. K&K Superstore Southern PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.77% is 30.4% 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 K&K Superstore Southern PCL and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. K&K Superstore Southern PCL's current Gross Margin % is 16.77%, which is 35% above median its own 10-year median of 12.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is K&K Superstore Southern PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&K Superstore Southern PCL (BKK:KK) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.61, compared to a current price of ฿1.02 — trading 36.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.77%, which is 35% above median its 10-year median of 12.46 and 30.4% below the Retail - Defensive industry median of 24.08. K&K Superstore Southern PCL's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 3 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 K&K Superstore Southern PCL (BKK:KK), the current Gross Margin % is 16.77% 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 K&K Superstore Southern PCL (BKK:KK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, K&K Superstore Southern PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.02 is trading 36.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.61.
GuruFocus considers K&K Superstore Southern PCL to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BKK:KK:
Gross Margin %: 16.77% (35% above median its 10-year median of 12.46)
GF Value™: ฿1.61 vs. price of ฿1.02 (36.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% below the Retail - Defensive median (#233 of 305)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
K&K Superstore Southern PCL operates a business as distribution of consumer products. The company engages in the sale of consumer products through a branch store named K&K Super wholesale covering areas in Songkhla, Phatthalung, and Satun including the one distribution center in Songkhla Province. Its products include Household cleaning products, Products for daily use, Skin and hair products, Beauty products, Products for children and adults, Beverage products, Flavored milk products, Condiments, and dry food products, and Snack products. The company operates into two segments: Distribution of consumer products; and Technology services and renewable energy. The Distribution of consumer products segment derives maximum revenue.
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