SAAM Development PCLBKK:SAAM 75 Gross Margin % is 74.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2% above its 10-year median of 72.90. GuruFocus rates BKK:SAAM with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿5.37 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 403 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, SAAM Development PCL ranks better than 84.86% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for SAAM Development PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SAAM'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 71.22 Med: 72.9 Max: 81.26
Current: 72.89
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of SAAM Development PCL was 81.26%. The lowest was 71.22%. And the median was 72.90%.
BKK:SAAM's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 84.86% of 403
companies
in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry
Industry Median: 31.35
vs BKK:SAAM: 72.89
SAAM Development PCL had a gross margin of 74.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for SAAM Development PCL was 0.10% per year.
SAAM Development PCL (BKK:SAAM) 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
SAAM Development PCL had a gross margin of 74.39% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
SAAM Development PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
SAAM Development PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SAAM Development 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.
SAAM Development PCL Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, SAAM Development 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.
SAAM Development PCL Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, SAAM Development PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAAM Development 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.
SAAM Development PCL (BKK:SAAM) has a Gross Margin % of 74.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SAAM Development PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 72.90. Over the past decade, SAAM Development PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.22 to 81.26. According to the industry distribution chart, SAAM Development PCL ranks #61 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 15.1%.
Is SAAM Development PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
SAAM Development PCL's current Gross Margin % of 74.39% is near median its 10-year median of 72.90. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 71.22 to a high of 81.26. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. SAAM Development PCL's value of 74.39% is 137.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAAM Development PCL ranks #61 out of 403 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SAAM Development PCL has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAAM Development PCL's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, SAAM Development PCL ranks #61 out of 403 companies for Gross Margin %. This places SAAM Development PCL in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.35. SAAM Development PCL's value of 74.39% is 137.3% above this benchmark. Historically, SAAM Development PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 71.22 to 81.26 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 72.90 vs. the industry median of 31.35, SAAM Development 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.35, based on 403 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. SAAM Development PCL's current Gross Margin % of 74.39% is 137.3% 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 SAAM Development PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAAM Development PCL's current Gross Margin % is 74.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 72.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAAM Development PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAAM Development PCL (BKK:SAAM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿5.37, compared to a current price of ฿4.70 — trading 12.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 74.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 72.90 and 137.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.35. SAAM Development PCL's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 SAAM Development PCL (BKK:SAAM), the current Gross Margin % is 74.39% 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 SAAM Development PCL (BKK:SAAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAAM Development PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿4.70 is trading 12.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿5.37.
GuruFocus considers SAAM Development PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SAAM:
Gross Margin %: 74.39% (near median its 10-year median of 72.90)
GF Value™: ฿5.37 vs. price of ฿4.70 (12.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 137.3% above the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#61 of 403)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SAAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SAAM Development PCL is a company engaged in producing and distributing electricity from solar energy, developing renewable energy power plant projects for sale including procuring project land and providing related services and investing in renewable energy power plants and non-energy businesses. The company's operating segments include Development service and Distribution of electricity. Development service includes the Development of renewable energy projects for the customer. Distribution of electricity includes Development and management for own solar energy project and provide Iiquidity service for digital assets exchange and investment in digital assets. It generates maximum revenue from the Development service segment. Geographically, it derives revenue from Thailand.
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