Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SFT) Gross Margin %: 18.62% (As of Mar. 2026) — 13% Below Median

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BKK:SFT Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL BKK:SFT
69 GF Score
Price ฿1.41
GF Value ฿3.56
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Gross Margin %?

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL BKK:SFT 69 Gross Margin % is 18.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 21.38. GuruFocus rates BKK:SFT with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.56 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,999 Industrial Products companies, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL ranks worse than 67.76% on this metric.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿47 Mil. Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was ฿251 Mil. Therefore, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.62%.

Warning Sign:

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -9.2%.


The historical rank and industry rank for Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:

BKK:SFT' s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.82   Med: 21.38   Max: 29.22
Current: 20.45


During the past 10 years, the highest Gross Margin % of Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL was 29.22%. The lowest was 16.82%. And the median was 21.38%.

BKK:SFT's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than
67.76% of 2999 companies
in the Industrial Products industry
Industry Median: 26.85 vs BKK:SFT: 20.45

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL had a gross margin of 18.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage

The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL was -9.20% per year.


Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL  (BKK:SFT) 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

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL had a gross margin of 18.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable 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.


Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms


Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Shrinkflex (Thailand) 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.

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Gross Margin % Chart

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Margin %
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Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Gross Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 21.48 20.76 22.69 19.55 18.62

BKK:SFT vs GEV, ETN, PH: Gross Margin % Comparison

For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Shrinkflex (Thailand) 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.


Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Gross Margin % vs Industrial Products Industry

For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin % falls into.


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Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Gross Margin % Calculation

Gross Margin is the percentage of Gross Profit out of sales or Revenue.

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (A: Dec. 2025 )=Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=222.5 / 1052.792
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(1052.792 - 830.245) / 1052.792
=21.14 %

Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as


Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=46.7 / 250.662
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=(250.662 - 203.989) / 250.662
=18.62 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Margin % →
What does a Gross Margin % of 18.62% mean?
Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SFT) has a Gross Margin % of 18.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 21.38. Over the past decade, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.82 to 29.22. According to the industry distribution chart, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL ranks #2032 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 67.8%.
Is Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's current Gross Margin % of 18.62% is 13% below median its 10-year median of 21.38. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.82 to a high of 29.22. The Industrial Products industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's value of 18.62% is 30.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL ranks #2032 out of 2999 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's Gross Margin % compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL ranks #2032 out of 2999 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 26.85. Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's value of 18.62% is 30.7% below this benchmark. Historically, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.82 to 29.22 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.38 vs. the industry median of 26.85, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL has consistently been below 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 Industrial Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Industrial Products companies is 26.85, based on 2,999 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. Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's current Gross Margin % of 18.62% is 30.7% below 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 Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 26.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's current Gross Margin % is 18.62%, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 21.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SFT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.56, compared to a current price of ฿1.41 — trading 60.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.62%, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 21.38 and 30.7% below the Industrial Products industry median of 26.85. Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 4 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 Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SFT), the current Gross Margin % is 18.62% 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 Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL (BKK:SFT) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ฿1.41 is trading 60.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.56. GuruFocus considers Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for BKK:SFT:

  • Gross Margin %: 18.62% (13% below median its 10-year median of 21.38)
  • GF Value™: ฿3.56 vs. price of ฿1.41 (60.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 69/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 30.7% below the Industrial Products median (#2032 of 2999)

No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SFT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL Business Description

Address 88/8 Moo 12, Tambon Bangpakong, Chachoengsao, Bangkok, THA, 24130
Shrinkflex (Thailand) PCL is engaged in the manufacture and distribution of shrink sleeve labels. It offers high-definition printing systems, including both Gravure Printing system and Digital Printing systems. The company's products include Shrink Sleeve labels; Green Packaging; Stretch Film; and Service Solutions. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from Thailand.
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