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Golden Lime PCLBKK:SUTHA +1.49%65 Gross Margin % is 34.80% as of Mar. 2026, which is 36% above its 10-year median of 25.60. GuruFocus rates BKK:SUTHA with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿2.40 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,557 Chemicals companies, Golden Lime PCL ranks better than 58.06% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Golden Lime PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
BKK:SUTHA'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 23.46 Med: 25.6 Max: 30.16
Current: 26.69
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Golden Lime PCL was 30.16%. The lowest was 23.46%. And the median was 25.60%.
BKK:SUTHA's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 58.06% of 1557
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 23.49
vs BKK:SUTHA: 26.69
Golden Lime PCL had a gross margin of 34.80% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Golden Lime PCL was 1.10% per year.
Golden Lime PCL (BKK:SUTHA) 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
Golden Lime PCL had a gross margin of 34.80% 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.
Golden Lime PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Golden Lime PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Golden Lime 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 Chemicals subindustry, Golden Lime 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.
Golden Lime PCL Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Golden Lime PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Golden Lime 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.
Golden Lime PCL (BKK:SUTHA) has a Gross Margin % of 34.80% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Golden Lime PCL and its competitors. This is 36% above median its historical median of 25.60. Over the past decade, Golden Lime PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.46 to 30.16. According to the industry distribution chart, Golden Lime PCL ranks #653 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 41.9%.
Is Golden Lime PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Golden Lime PCL's current Gross Margin % of 34.80% is 36% above median its 10-year median of 25.60. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.46 to a high of 30.16. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Golden Lime PCL's value of 34.80% is 48.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Golden Lime PCL ranks #653 out of 1557 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Golden Lime PCL has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Golden Lime PCL's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Golden Lime PCL ranks #653 out of 1557 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Golden Lime PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.49. Golden Lime PCL's value of 34.80% is 48.1% above this benchmark. Historically, Golden Lime PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 23.46 to 30.16 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 25.60 vs. the industry median of 23.49, Golden Lime 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 Chemicals company?
The median Gross Margin % among Chemicals companies is 23.49, based on 1,557 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. Golden Lime PCL's current Gross Margin % of 34.80% is 48.1% 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 Golden Lime PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Golden Lime PCL's current Gross Margin % is 34.80%, which is 36% above median its own 10-year median of 25.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Golden Lime PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Lime PCL (BKK:SUTHA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿2.40, compared to a current price of ฿2.72 — trading 13.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 34.80%, which is 36% above median its 10-year median of 25.60 and 48.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.49. Golden Lime PCL's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 6 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 Golden Lime PCL (BKK:SUTHA), the current Gross Margin % is 34.80% 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 Golden Lime PCL (BKK:SUTHA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Golden Lime PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿2.72 is trading 13.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿2.40.
GuruFocus considers Golden Lime PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:SUTHA:
Gross Margin %: 34.80% (36% above median its 10-year median of 25.60)
GF Value™: ฿2.40 vs. price of ฿2.72 (13.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 48.1% above the Chemicals median (#653 of 1557)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:SUTHA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Golden Lime PCL is a Thailand-based firm that is principally engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of chemical products and the supply, assembly, and installation of equipment. The company is organized into three business segments: The Limestone mining, and manufacture and distribution of industrial chemical products segment, from which the company generates its majority revenue; Engineering consulting services, and designs, supply, assembly, and installation of machinery and equipment segment; The marble mining, and production and distribution of marble products segment. Geographically, the company operates in Thailand and Foreign countries.
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