Kang Yong Electric PCL (BKK:KYE) Gross Margin %: 1.66% (As of Mar. 2026) — 85% Below Median

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BKK:KYE Kang Yong Electric PCL BKK:KYE
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GF Value ฿200.86
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What is Kang Yong Electric PCL Gross Margin %?

Kang Yong Electric PCL BKK:KYE -1.24% 50 Gross Margin % is 1.66% as of Mar. 2026, which is 85% below its 10-year median of 11.05. GuruFocus rates BKK:KYE with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿200.86 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies, Kang Yong Electric PCL ranks worse than 93.53% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿21 Mil. Kang Yong Electric PCL's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿1,291 Mil. Therefore, Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 1.66%.

Warning Sign:

Kang Yong Electric PCL gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.5%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:KYE' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 7.89   Med: 11.05   Max: 17.94
Current: 7.89


During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Kang Yong Electric PCL was 17.94%. The lowest was 7.89%. And the median was 11.05%.

BKK:KYE's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
93.53% of 417 companies
in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry
Industry Median: 29.49 vs BKK:KYE: 7.89

Kang Yong Electric PCL had a gross margin of 1.66% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Kang Yong Electric PCL was -10.50% per year.


Kang Yong Electric PCL  (BKK:KYE) Gross Margin % Explanation

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

Kang Yong Electric PCL had a gross margin of 1.66% 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.


Kang Yong Electric PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms


Kang Yong Electric PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kang Yong Electric 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.

Kang Yong Electric PCL Gross Margin % Chart

Kang Yong Electric PCL Annual Data
Trend Mar17 Mar18 Mar19 Mar20 Mar21 Mar22 Mar23 Mar24 Mar25 Mar26
Gross Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 8.49 8.37 11.57 8.18 7.89

Kang Yong Electric PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.13 12.26 10.64 7.40 1.66

BKK:KYE vs SN, SGI, MHK: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances subindustry, Kang Yong Electric 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.


Kang Yong Electric PCL Gross Margin % vs Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances Industry

For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Kang Yong Electric PCL Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (A: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (A: Mar. 2026 )
=367.3 / 4656.402
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(4656.402 - 4289.1) / 4656.402
=7.89 %

Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=21.4 / 1290.658
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1290.658 - 1269.23) / 1290.658
=1.66 %

* 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.

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What does a Gross Margin % of 1.66% mean?
Kang Yong Electric PCL (BKK:KYE) has a Gross Margin % of 1.66% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Kang Yong Electric PCL and its competitors. This is 85% below median its historical median of 11.05. Over the past decade, Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.89 to 17.94. According to the industry distribution chart, Kang Yong Electric PCL ranks #390 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, placing it in the top 93.5%.
Is Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Kang Yong Electric PCL's current Gross Margin % of 1.66% is 85% below median its 10-year median of 11.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.89 to a high of 17.94. The Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Kang Yong Electric PCL's value of 1.66% is 94.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kang Yong Electric PCL ranks #390 out of 417 companies in the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kang Yong Electric PCL has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kang Yong Electric PCL's Gross Margin % compare to SN and SGI?
According to the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry distribution chart, Kang Yong Electric PCL ranks #390 out of 417 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Kang Yong Electric PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.49. Kang Yong Electric PCL's value of 1.66% is 94.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Kang Yong Electric PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 7.89 to 17.94 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 11.05 vs. the industry median of 29.49, Kang Yong Electric 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 Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances company?
The median Gross Margin % among Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances companies is 29.49, based on 417 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. Kang Yong Electric PCL's current Gross Margin % of 1.66% is 94.4% 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 Kang Yong Electric PCL and its competitors. For the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kang Yong Electric PCL's current Gross Margin % is 1.66%, which is 85% below 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 Kang Yong Electric PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kang Yong Electric PCL (BKK:KYE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿200.86, compared to a current price of ฿319.00 — trading 58.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 1.66%, which is 85% below median its 10-year median of 11.05 and 94.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances industry median of 29.49. Kang Yong Electric PCL's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 with 6 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 Kang Yong Electric PCL (BKK:KYE), the current Gross Margin % is 1.66% 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 Kang Yong Electric PCL (BKK:KYE) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kang Yong Electric PCL stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of ฿319.00 is trading 58.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿200.86. GuruFocus considers Kang Yong Electric PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:KYE:

  • Gross Margin %: 1.66% (85% below median its 10-year median of 11.05)
  • GF Value™: ฿200.86 vs. price of ฿319.00 (58.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 50/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 94.4% below the Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances median (#390 of 417)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:KYE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kang Yong Electric PCL Business Description

Address 67 Moo 11, Debaratna Road, K.M.20, Bangchalong, Bangplee, Samutprakarn, THA, 10540
Kang Yong Electric PCL manufactures and distributes household electrical appliances under the tradename Mitsubishi. The company operates in three segments, namely, Sale of goods and rendering of services in Thailand, the Sale of goods in Japan, and the Sale of goods in other countries. Its products include refrigerators, electric fans, ventilating fans, water pumps, and hand dryers.
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