SCG Decor PCLBKK:SCGD 15 Gross Margin % is 26.39% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 25.41. GuruFocus rates BKK:SCGD with a GF Score™ of 15/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 397 Building Materials companies, SCG Decor PCL ranks better than 52.14% 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
SCG Decor PCL had a gross margin of 26.39% 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.
SCG Decor PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
SCG Decor PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SCG Decor 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:SCGD vs CRH, VMC, MLM: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, SCG Decor 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.
SCG Decor PCL Gross Margin % vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, SCG Decor PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SCG Decor 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.
SCG Decor PCL (BKK:SCGD) has a Gross Margin % of 26.39% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on SCG Decor PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 25.41. Over the past decade, SCG Decor PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.30 to 27.44. According to the industry distribution chart, SCG Decor PCL ranks #190 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 47.9%.
Is SCG Decor PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
SCG Decor PCL's current Gross Margin % of 26.39% is near median its 10-year median of 25.41. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.30 to a high of 27.44. The Building Materials industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. SCG Decor PCL's value of 26.39% is 0.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SCG Decor PCL ranks #190 out of 397 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SCG Decor PCL has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SCG Decor PCL's Gross Margin % compare to CRH and VMC?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, SCG Decor PCL ranks #190 out of 397 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts SCG Decor PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.20. SCG Decor PCL's value of 26.39% is 0.7% above this benchmark. Historically, SCG Decor PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.30 to 27.44 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.41 vs. the industry median of 26.20, SCG Decor 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 Building Materials company?
The median Gross Margin % among Building Materials companies is 26.20, based on 397 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. SCG Decor PCL's current Gross Margin % of 26.39% is 0.7% 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 SCG Decor PCL and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SCG Decor PCL's current Gross Margin % is 26.39%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 25.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SCG Decor PCL stock overvalued right now?
SCG Decor PCL (BKK:SCGD) has a current Gross Margin % of 26.39%. The current Gross Margin % is 26.39%, which is near median its 10-year median of 25.41 and 0.7% above the Building Materials industry median of 26.20. SCG Decor PCL's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 with 5 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 SCG Decor PCL (BKK:SCGD), the current Gross Margin % is 26.39% 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.
SCG Decor PCL operates as a holding company in which its subsidiaries and associates operate business as manufacturers of floor tiles, wall tiles, and sanitary ware products in Thailand and other countries such as Vietnam. It consists of segments namely Decor Surfaces Business, which derives the maximum revenue; Bathroom Business, and others segment. Geographically, it generates majority revenue from Thailand and also has its presence in Vietnam, The Philippines and Indonesia, and Other countries.
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