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Samart Digital PCLBKK:SDC Gross Margin % is 41.79% as of Mar. 2026, which is 704% above its 10-year median of 5.20. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,457 Hardware companies, Samart Digital PCL ranks better than 76.03% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Samart Digital PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SDC'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -4.69 Med: 5.2 Max: 39.73
Current: 39.58
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Samart Digital PCL was 39.73%. The lowest was -4.69%. And the median was 5.20%.
BKK:SDC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 76.03% of 2457
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 24.54
vs BKK:SDC: 39.58
Samart Digital PCL had a gross margin of 41.79% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Samart Digital PCL was 0.00% per year.
Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC) 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
Samart Digital PCL had a gross margin of 41.79% 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.
Samart Digital PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Samart Digital PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Samart Digital 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:SDC vs CSCO, CIEN, MSI: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Samart Digital 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.
Samart Digital PCL Gross Margin % vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Samart Digital PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Samart Digital 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.
Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC) has a Gross Margin % of 41.79% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Samart Digital PCL and its competitors. This is 704% above median its historical median of 5.20. According to the industry distribution chart, Samart Digital PCL ranks #589 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 24%.
Is Samart Digital PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Samart Digital PCL's current Gross Margin % of 41.79% is 704% above median its 10-year median of 5.20. The Hardware industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Samart Digital PCL's value of 41.79% is 70.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Samart Digital PCL ranks #589 out of 2457 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Samart Digital PCL's Gross Margin % compare to CSCO and CIEN?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Samart Digital PCL ranks #589 out of 2457 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Samart Digital PCL in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Gross Margin % is 24.54. Samart Digital PCL's value of 41.79% is 70.3% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.20 vs. the industry median of 24.54, Samart Digital 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 Hardware company?
The median Gross Margin % among Hardware companies is 24.54, based on 2,457 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. Samart Digital PCL's current Gross Margin % of 41.79% is 70.3% 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 Samart Digital PCL and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Gross Margin % is 24.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Samart Digital PCL's current Gross Margin % is 41.79%, which is 704% above median its own 10-year median of 5.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Samart Digital PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.02, compared to a current price of ฿0.02 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 41.79%, which is 704% above median its 10-year median of 5.20 and 70.3% above the Hardware industry median of 24.54. 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 Samart Digital PCL (BKK:SDC), the current Gross Margin % is 41.79% 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.
Samart Digital PCL is engaged in the distribution of telecommunications equipment and providing integrated business in the digital network and solutions. It has two segments. The Digital Network is engaged in the provision of Digital Trunked Radio systems and distribution equipment, audiovisual equipment network and software systems, and a mobile antenna services provider. Its Digital Content segment is engaged in the provision of voice services, audiovisual, and multimedia services, infotainment services through mobile phones, interactive media services, website services, entertainment services, and content providers through multimedia channels. The company generates maximum of its revenue from the Digital Network segment and geographically from Thailand.
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