Regional Container Lines PCLBKK:RCL +2.38%86 Gross Margin % is 25.48% as of Mar. 2026, which is 72% above its 10-year median of 14.85. GuruFocus rates BKK:RCL with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿26.55 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 980 Transportation companies, Regional Container Lines PCL ranks better than 64.18% 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
Regional Container Lines PCL had a gross margin of 25.48% 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.
Regional Container Lines PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Regional Container Lines 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 Marine Shipping subindustry, Regional Container Lines 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.
Regional Container Lines PCL Gross Margin % vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Regional Container Lines PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Regional Container Lines 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.
Regional Container Lines PCL (BKK:RCL) has a Gross Margin % of 25.48% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Regional Container Lines PCL and its competitors. This is 72% above median its historical median of 14.85. According to the industry distribution chart, Regional Container Lines PCL ranks #351 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 35.8%.
Is Regional Container Lines PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Regional Container Lines PCL's current Gross Margin % of 25.48% is 72% above median its 10-year median of 14.85. The Transportation industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Regional Container Lines PCL's value of 25.48% is 24.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Regional Container Lines PCL ranks #351 out of 980 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Regional Container Lines PCL has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Regional Container Lines PCL's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Regional Container Lines PCL ranks #351 out of 980 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Regional Container Lines PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 20.40. Regional Container Lines PCL's value of 25.48% is 24.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.85 vs. the industry median of 20.40, Regional Container Lines 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 Transportation company?
The median Gross Margin % among Transportation companies is 20.40, based on 980 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. Regional Container Lines PCL's current Gross Margin % of 25.48% is 24.9% 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 Regional Container Lines PCL and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Gross Margin % is 20.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Regional Container Lines PCL's current Gross Margin % is 25.48%, which is 72% above median its own 10-year median of 14.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Regional Container Lines PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regional Container Lines PCL (BKK:RCL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿26.55, compared to a current price of ฿32.25 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 25.48%, which is 72% above median its 10-year median of 14.85 and 24.9% above the Transportation industry median of 20.40. Regional Container Lines PCL's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 10 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 Regional Container Lines PCL (BKK:RCL), the current Gross Margin % is 25.48% 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 Regional Container Lines PCL (BKK:RCL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Regional Container Lines PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿32.25 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿26.55.
GuruFocus considers Regional Container Lines PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:RCL:
Gross Margin %: 25.48% (72% above median its 10-year median of 14.85)
GF Value™: ฿26.55 vs. price of ฿32.25 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.9% above the Transportation median (#351 of 980)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:RCL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Regional Container Lines PCL is a Thailand-based company that engages in the business of international vessel operations. It provides logistics, cargo consolidation and operation, shipping agency, and transportation and cargo handling services. It operates in a single industry segment, the business of feeder and vessel operations. Geographically, the firm provides services in Singapore, which is its key revenue-generating market, Thailand, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China, Taiwan, and other countries around the South China Sea.
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