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LDC Dental PCLBKK:LDC-R 22 Gross Margin % is 17.53% as of Jun. 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 12.83. GuruFocus rates BKK:LDC-R with a GF Score™ of 22/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.36. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 632 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, LDC Dental PCL ranks worse than 92.56% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for LDC Dental PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:LDC-R'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.56 Med: 12.83 Max: 21.61
Current: 14.61
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of LDC Dental PCL was 21.61%. The lowest was -6.56%. And the median was 12.83%.
BKK:LDC-R's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 92.56% of 632
companies
in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry
Industry Median: 40.25
vs BKK:LDC-R: 14.61
LDC Dental PCL had a gross margin of 17.53% for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for LDC Dental PCL was 7.10% 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
LDC Dental PCL had a gross margin of 17.53% 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.
LDC Dental PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
LDC Dental PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LDC Dental 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:LDC-R vs HCA, THC, EHC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, LDC Dental 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.
LDC Dental PCL Gross Margin % vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, LDC Dental PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LDC Dental 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.
LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC-R) has a Gross Margin % of 17.53% as of Jun. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on LDC Dental PCL and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 12.83. According to the industry distribution chart, LDC Dental PCL ranks #585 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 92.6%.
Is LDC Dental PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
LDC Dental PCL's current Gross Margin % of 17.53% is 37% above median its 10-year median of 12.83. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Gross Margin % is 40.25. LDC Dental PCL's value of 17.53% is 56.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LDC Dental PCL ranks #585 out of 632 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LDC Dental PCL has a GF Score™ of 22/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LDC Dental PCL's Gross Margin % compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, LDC Dental PCL ranks #585 out of 632 companies for Gross Margin %. This places LDC Dental PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.25. LDC Dental PCL's value of 17.53% is 56.4% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 12.83 vs. the industry median of 40.25, LDC Dental 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Gross Margin % among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 40.25, based on 632 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. LDC Dental PCL's current Gross Margin % of 17.53% is 56.4% 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 LDC Dental PCL and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LDC Dental PCL's current Gross Margin % is 17.53%, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 12.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LDC Dental PCL stock overvalued right now?
LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC-R) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.53%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.36, compared to a current price of ฿0.23 — trading 36.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.53%, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 12.83 and 56.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 40.25. LDC Dental PCL's overall GF Score™ is 22/100 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 LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC-R), the current Gross Margin % is 17.53% 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 LDC Dental PCL (BKK:LDC-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LDC Dental PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.23 is trading 36.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.36.
Key valuation signals for BKK:LDC-R:
Gross Margin %: 17.53% (37% above median its 10-year median of 12.83)
GF Value™: ฿0.36 vs. price of ฿0.23 (36.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#585 of 632)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:LDC-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LDC Dental PCL is a Thailand-based company that is engaged in operating dental clinics and selling products related to dentistry. The company offers X-ray radiation services, orthodontics, pedodontics, dental replacement prosthodontics, implants, oral med medicine, periodontics, root canal treatment, oral surgery, cosmetic dentistry services, fillings, and others. The majority of its revenue is derived from Dental services. Geographically, it operates only in Thailand.
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