Sakol Energy PCLBKK:SKE-R 38 Gross Margin % is 17.23% as of Mar. 2026, which is 47% below its 10-year median of 32.54. GuruFocus rates BKK:SKE-R with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.22. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 489 Utilities - Regulated companies, Sakol Energy PCL ranks worse than 98.98% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Sakol Energy PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SKE-R'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -3.39 Med: 32.54 Max: 42.66
Current: -2.14
During the past 12 years, the highestGross Margin % of Sakol Energy PCL was 42.66%. The lowest was -3.39%. And the median was 32.54%.
BKK:SKE-R's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 98.98% of 489
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 30.88
vs BKK:SKE-R: -2.14
Sakol Energy PCL had a gross margin of 17.23% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Sakol Energy PCL was 0.00% per year.
Sakol Energy PCL (BKK:SKE-R) 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
Sakol Energy PCL had a gross margin of 17.23% 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.
Sakol Energy PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sakol Energy PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sakol Energy 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.
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Sakol Energy 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.
Sakol Energy PCL Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Sakol Energy PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sakol Energy 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.
Sakol Energy PCL (BKK:SKE-R) has a Gross Margin % of 17.23% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sakol Energy PCL and its competitors. This is 47% below median its historical median of 32.54. According to the industry distribution chart, Sakol Energy PCL ranks #484 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is Sakol Energy PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Sakol Energy PCL's current Gross Margin % of 17.23% is 47% below median its 10-year median of 32.54. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Sakol Energy PCL's value of 17.23% is 44.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sakol Energy PCL ranks #484 out of 489 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sakol Energy PCL has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sakol Energy PCL's Gross Margin % compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Sakol Energy PCL ranks #484 out of 489 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Sakol Energy PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 30.88. Sakol Energy PCL's value of 17.23% is 44.2% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 32.54 vs. the industry median of 30.88, Sakol Energy 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 Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 30.88, based on 489 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. Sakol Energy PCL's current Gross Margin % of 17.23% is 44.2% 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 Sakol Energy PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Gross Margin % is 30.88 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sakol Energy PCL's current Gross Margin % is 17.23%, which is 47% below median its own 10-year median of 32.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sakol Energy PCL stock overvalued right now?
Sakol Energy PCL (BKK:SKE-R) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.23%. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.22, compared to a current price of ฿0.18 — trading 20% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.23%, which is 47% below median its 10-year median of 32.54 and 44.2% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 30.88. Sakol Energy PCL's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 3 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 Sakol Energy PCL (BKK:SKE-R), the current Gross Margin % is 17.23% 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 Sakol Energy PCL (BKK:SKE-R) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sakol Energy PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿0.18 is trading 20% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.22.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SKE-R:
Gross Margin %: 17.23% (47% below median its 10-year median of 32.54)
GF Value™: ฿0.22 vs. price of ฿0.18 (20% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.2% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#484 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SKE-R stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sakol Energy PCL operates a chain of gas stations in Thailand. The principal businesses of the Company are investment and management services. The principal business of the Company and its subsidiaries, the Group, is in the energy industry. The company has a total of five operating segments: Management, Generating and distribution of electricity, Waste disposal management and RDF production, Developing software for securities trading, and Others. The Group is managed and operates only in Thailand.
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