PMC Label Materials PCLBKK:PMC -1.11%36 Gross Margin % is 24.02% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 19.86. GuruFocus rates BKK:PMC with a GF Score™ of 36/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, PMC Label Materials PCL ranks better than 54.62% 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
PMC Label Materials PCL had a gross margin of 24.02% 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.
PMC Label Materials PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
PMC Label Materials 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 Packaging & Containers subindustry, PMC Label Materials 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.
PMC Label Materials PCL Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, PMC Label Materials PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PMC Label Materials 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.
PMC Label Materials PCL (BKK:PMC) has a Gross Margin % of 24.02% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PMC Label Materials PCL and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 19.86. Over the past decade, PMC Label Materials PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.13 to 23.08. According to the industry distribution chart, PMC Label Materials PCL ranks #172 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 45.4%.
Is PMC Label Materials PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
PMC Label Materials PCL's current Gross Margin % of 24.02% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 19.86. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.13 to a high of 23.08. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. PMC Label Materials PCL's value of 24.02% is 12.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PMC Label Materials PCL ranks #172 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, PMC Label Materials PCL has a GF Score™ of 36/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PMC Label Materials PCL's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, PMC Label Materials PCL ranks #172 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts PMC Label Materials PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. PMC Label Materials PCL's value of 24.02% is 12.9% above this benchmark. Historically, PMC Label Materials PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.13 to 23.08 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.86 vs. the industry median of 21.28, PMC Label Materials PCL has consistently been above 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. PMC Label Materials PCL's current Gross Margin % of 24.02% is 12.9% above 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 PMC Label Materials PCL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PMC Label Materials PCL's current Gross Margin % is 24.02%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 19.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PMC Label Materials PCL stock overvalued right now?
PMC Label Materials PCL (BKK:PMC) has a current Gross Margin % of 24.02%. The current Gross Margin % is 24.02%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 19.86 and 12.9% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. PMC Label Materials PCL's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 2 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 PMC Label Materials PCL (BKK:PMC), the current Gross Margin % is 24.02% 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.
PMC Label Materials PCL is engaged in the core business of manufacturing and distributing self-adhesive labels for both domestic and international markets. The extensive product portfolio has enabled a vast array of segments, such as Automotive, Food & Beverage, Home & Personal care, Logistics, Promotional Arts, Industrial applications, etc.
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