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Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. KWI PCL's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was ฿-118 Mil. KWI PCL's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Sep. 2024 was ฿422 Mil. Therefore, KWI PCL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 was -27.83%.
The historical rank and industry rank for KWI PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:KWI's Gross Margin % is not ranked *
in the Insurance industry.
Industry Median: 42.38 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Gross Margin % only.
KWI PCL had a gross margin of -27.83% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for KWI 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
KWI PCL had a gross margin of -27.83% for the quarter that ended in Sep. 2024 => 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.
KWI PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
KWI PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KWI 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:KWI vs BRK.A, AIG, ACGL: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, KWI 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.
KWI PCL Gross Margin % vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, KWI PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KWI 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.
KWI PCL (BKK:KWI) has a Gross Margin % of -27.83% as of Sep. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on KWI PCL and its competitors.
Is KWI PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
KWI PCL's current Gross Margin % is -27.83%. Overall, KWI PCL has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KWI PCL's Gross Margin % compare to BRK.A and AIG?
KWI PCL's Gross Margin % of -27.83% can be compared against companies in the Insurance industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 42.38. 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 an Insurance company?
The median Gross Margin % among Insurance companies is 42.38, based on 61 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 KWI PCL and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Gross Margin % is 42.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KWI PCL's current Gross Margin % is -27.83%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KWI PCL stock overvalued right now?
KWI PCL (BKK:KWI) has a current Gross Margin % of -27.83%. The current Gross Margin % is -27.83%. KWI PCL's overall GF Score™ is 8/100. 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 KWI PCL (BKK:KWI), the current Gross Margin % is -27.83% as of Sep. 2024. 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.
KWI PCL is engaged in a diverse range of businesses throughout Greater China and Southeast Asia. The principal businesses of the group are general insurance, life insurance, mutual fund management, and real estate development where business synergies are created to offer personal and business customers from home building and daily protection to lifelong protection, and wealth management. The company constantly searches for new opportunities that will strengthen existing businesses and further promote the synergies between businesses to achieve its goal which is to provide sustainable maximum returns for stakeholders.
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