Sahamitr Pressure Container PCLBKK:SMPC 79 Gross Margin % is 22.62% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 22.94. GuruFocus rates BKK:SMPC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿8.75 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Packaging & Containers companies, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks better than 57.52% on this metric.
BKK:SMPC's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 57.52% of 379
companies
in the Packaging & Containers industry
Industry Median: 21.28
vs BKK:SMPC: 24.13
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL had a gross margin of 22.62% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
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
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL had a gross margin of 22.62% 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.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
* 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:SMPC vs SW, PKG, IP: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Sahamitr Pressure Container 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.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Gross Margin % vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sahamitr Pressure Container 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.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC) has a Gross Margin % of 22.62% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 22.94. Over the past decade, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.61 to 28.63. According to the industry distribution chart, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks #161 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 42.5%.
Is Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's current Gross Margin % of 22.62% is near median its 10-year median of 22.94. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.61 to a high of 28.63. The Packaging & Containers industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's value of 22.62% is 6.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks #161 out of 379 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's Gross Margin % compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL ranks #161 out of 379 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 21.28. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's value of 22.62% is 6.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.61 to 28.63 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 22.94 vs. the industry median of 21.28, Sahamitr Pressure Container 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Packaging & Containers companies is 21.28, based on 379 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. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's current Gross Margin % of 22.62% is 6.3% 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 Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 21.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's current Gross Margin % is 22.62%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 22.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿8.75, compared to a current price of ฿9.10 — trading 4% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 22.62%, which is near median its 10-year median of 22.94 and 6.3% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 21.28. Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 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 Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC), the current Gross Margin % is 22.62% 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 Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL (BKK:SMPC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿9.10 is trading 4% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿8.75.
GuruFocus considers Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SMPC:
Gross Margin %: 22.62% (near median its 10-year median of 22.94)
GF Value™: ฿8.75 vs. price of ฿9.10 (4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.3% above the Packaging & Containers median (#161 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SMPC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL Business Description
Sahamitr Pressure Container PCL is engaged in the manufacturing of LPG and other pressure cylinders for both domestic and export sales. Its product offerings include LPG cylinders, steel and aluminum forklift cylinders, refrigerant cylinders, chlorine cylinders, etc., and their related parts and components. The company also provides reconditioning services for pre-owned pressure vessels. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from America, followed by Africa, Asia, and other markets.
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