Project Planning Service PCLBKK:PPS 40 Gross Margin % is 23.84% as of Mar. 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 25.50. GuruFocus rates BKK:PPS with a GF Score™ of 40/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.25 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,718 Construction companies, Project Planning Service PCL ranks better than 58.67% on this metric.
Project Planning Service PCL (BKK:PPS) 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
Project Planning Service PCL had a gross margin of 23.84% 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.
Project Planning Service PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Project Planning Service 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.
BKK:PPS vs PWR, FIX, EME: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Project Planning Service 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.
Project Planning Service PCL Gross Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Project Planning Service PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Project Planning Service 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.
Project Planning Service PCL (BKK:PPS) has a Gross Margin % of 23.84% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Project Planning Service PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.50. Over the past decade, Project Planning Service PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.93 to 34.33. According to the industry distribution chart, Project Planning Service PCL ranks #710 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 41.3%.
Is Project Planning Service PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Project Planning Service PCL's current Gross Margin % of 23.84% is near median its 10-year median of 25.50. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 21.93 to a high of 34.33. The Construction industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Project Planning Service PCL's value of 23.84% is 14.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Project Planning Service PCL ranks #710 out of 1718 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Project Planning Service PCL has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Project Planning Service PCL's Gross Margin % compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Project Planning Service PCL ranks #710 out of 1718 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Project Planning Service PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.79. Project Planning Service PCL's value of 23.84% is 14.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Project Planning Service PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 21.93 to 34.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.50 vs. the industry median of 20.79, Project Planning Service 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 Construction company?
The median Gross Margin % among Construction companies is 20.79, based on 1,718 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. Project Planning Service PCL's current Gross Margin % of 23.84% is 14.7% 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 Project Planning Service PCL and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Project Planning Service PCL's current Gross Margin % is 23.84%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Project Planning Service PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Project Planning Service PCL (BKK:PPS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.25, compared to a current price of ฿0.19 — trading 24% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.84%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.50 and 14.7% above the Construction industry median of 20.79. Project Planning Service PCL's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Project Planning Service PCL (BKK:PPS), the current Gross Margin % is 23.84% 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 Project Planning Service PCL (BKK:PPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Project Planning Service PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.19 is trading 24% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.25.
GuruFocus considers Project Planning Service PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:PPS:
Gross Margin %: 23.84% (near median its 10-year median of 25.50)
GF Value™: ฿0.25 vs. price of ฿0.19 (24% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.7% above the Construction median (#710 of 1718)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:PPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Project Planning Service PCL is engaged in the business of engineering consultation services, construction project consultation and management, and utility system construction projects. It offers services such as design management, engineering design, project feasibility study, construction management, architectural design, project planning, and engineering procurement and construction services, among others. The group also engaged in operations involving virtually in the business of engineering advisory and project design. The group operates in Thailand and overseas, of which the majority of revenue is in Thailand.
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