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Thai Agro Energy PCLBKK:TAE -1.19%43 Gross Margin % is 28.46% as of Mar. 2026, which is 214% above its 10-year median of 9.07. GuruFocus rates BKK:TAE with a GF Score™ of 43/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.72 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,560 Chemicals companies, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks worse than 75.96% on this metric.
Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) 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
Thai Agro Energy PCL had a gross margin of 28.46% 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.
Thai Agro Energy PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Thai Agro Energy PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Thai Agro 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 Chemicals subindustry, Thai Agro 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.
Thai Agro Energy PCL Gross Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Thai Agro Energy PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thai Agro 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.
Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) has a Gross Margin % of 28.46% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Thai Agro Energy PCL and its competitors. This is 214% above median its historical median of 9.07. Over the past decade, Thai Agro Energy PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.94 to 24.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks #1185 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 76%.
Is Thai Agro Energy PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Thai Agro Energy PCL's current Gross Margin % of 28.46% is 214% above median its 10-year median of 9.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.94 to a high of 24.05. The Chemicals industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Thai Agro Energy PCL's value of 28.46% is 20.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks #1185 out of 1560 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Thai Agro Energy PCL has a GF Score™ of 43/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Agro Energy PCL's Gross Margin % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Thai Agro Energy PCL ranks #1185 out of 1560 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Thai Agro Energy PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 23.55. Thai Agro Energy PCL's value of 28.46% is 20.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Thai Agro Energy PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 2.94 to 24.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.07 vs. the industry median of 23.55, Thai Agro Energy 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 23.55, based on 1,560 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. Thai Agro Energy PCL's current Gross Margin % of 28.46% is 20.9% 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 Thai Agro Energy PCL and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Gross Margin % is 23.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thai Agro Energy PCL's current Gross Margin % is 28.46%, which is 214% above median its own 10-year median of 9.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Agro Energy PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.72, compared to a current price of ฿1.66 — trading 130.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.46%, which is 214% above median its 10-year median of 9.07 and 20.9% above the Chemicals industry median of 23.55. Thai Agro Energy PCL's overall GF Score™ is 43/100 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 Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE), the current Gross Margin % is 28.46% 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 Thai Agro Energy PCL (BKK:TAE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Thai Agro Energy PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.66 is trading 130.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.72.
GuruFocus considers Thai Agro Energy PCL to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:TAE:
Gross Margin %: 28.46% (214% above median its 10-year median of 9.07)
GF Value™: ฿0.72 vs. price of ฿1.66 (130.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 20.9% above the Chemicals median (#1185 of 1560)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:TAE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Thai Agro Energy PCL is an ethanol producer. The company is engaged in the production and distribution of ethanol out of its Thailand-based plants located across multiple states. It sells ethanol to various oil companies as an additive for gasohol production while generating majority of its revenues from the Thailand market. The company has two reportable segments, which consist of ethanol segment and soil conditioner segment. It derives maximum revenue from Ethanol segment. Geographically, the company operates in Thailand, India, and China.
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