Nova Empire PCLBKK:NOVA 46 Gross Margin % is 26.08% as of Mar. 2026, which is 34% above its 10-year median of 19.41. GuruFocus rates BKK:NOVA with a GF Score™ of 46/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,008 Semiconductors companies, Nova Empire PCL ranks worse than 64.88% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nova Empire PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:NOVA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -6.83 Med: 19.41 Max: 34.92
Current: 21.52
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Nova Empire PCL was 34.92%. The lowest was -6.83%. And the median was 19.41%.
BKK:NOVA's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 64.88% of 1008
companies
in the Semiconductors industry
Industry Median: 29.61
vs BKK:NOVA: 21.52
Nova Empire PCL had a gross margin of 26.08% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Nova Empire PCL was 0.20% per year.
Nova Empire PCL (BKK:NOVA) 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
Nova Empire PCL had a gross margin of 26.08% 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.
Nova Empire PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Nova Empire PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nova Empire 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:NOVA vs FSLR, NXT, ENPH: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Solar subindustry, Nova Empire 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.
Nova Empire PCL Gross Margin % vs Semiconductors Industry
For the Semiconductors industry and Technology sector, Nova Empire PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nova Empire 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.
Nova Empire PCL (BKK:NOVA) has a Gross Margin % of 26.08% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Nova Empire PCL and its competitors. This is 34% above median its historical median of 19.41. According to the industry distribution chart, Nova Empire PCL ranks #654 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Nova Empire PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Nova Empire PCL's current Gross Margin % of 26.08% is 34% above median its 10-year median of 19.41. The Semiconductors industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Nova Empire PCL's value of 26.08% is 11.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nova Empire PCL ranks #654 out of 1008 companies in the Semiconductors industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nova Empire PCL has a GF Score™ of 46/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nova Empire PCL's Gross Margin % compare to FSLR and NXT?
According to the Semiconductors industry distribution chart, Nova Empire PCL ranks #654 out of 1008 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Nova Empire PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 29.61. Nova Empire PCL's value of 26.08% is 11.9% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 19.41 vs. the industry median of 29.61, Nova Empire 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 Semiconductors company?
The median Gross Margin % among Semiconductors companies is 29.61, based on 1,008 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. Nova Empire PCL's current Gross Margin % of 26.08% is 11.9% 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 Nova Empire PCL and its competitors. For the Semiconductors industry, the median Gross Margin % is 29.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nova Empire PCL's current Gross Margin % is 26.08%, which is 34% above median its own 10-year median of 19.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nova Empire PCL stock overvalued right now?
Nova Empire PCL (BKK:NOVA) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.08%. The current Gross Margin % is 26.08%, which is 34% above median its 10-year median of 19.41 and 11.9% below the Semiconductors industry median of 29.61. Nova Empire PCL's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 with 4 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 Nova Empire PCL (BKK:NOVA), the current Gross Margin % is 26.08% 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.
Nova Empire PCL operates in the investment activity. The company has two operating segments: the solar power segment and the offshore services segment in the oil and natural gas industry. The company operates in Thailand only.
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