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Thai Auto Tools and Die PCLBKK:TATG 13 Gross Margin % is 5.90% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% above its 10-year median of 3.53. GuruFocus rates BKK:TATG with a GF Score™ of 13/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,309 Vehicles & Parts companies, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL ranks worse than 94.5% on this metric.
Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL (BKK:TATG) 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 Auto Tools and Die PCL had a gross margin of 5.90% 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.
Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Thai Auto Tools and Die 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.
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Thai Auto Tools and Die 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 Auto Tools and Die PCL Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Thai Auto Tools and Die 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 Auto Tools and Die PCL (BKK:TATG) has a Gross Margin % of 5.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL and its competitors. This is 67% above median its historical median of 3.53. Over the past decade, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.57 to 5.98. According to the industry distribution chart, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL ranks #1237 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 94.5%.
Is Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's current Gross Margin % of 5.90% is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.53. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.57 to a high of 5.98. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's value of 5.90% is 70.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL ranks #1237 out of 1309 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL has a GF Score™ of 13/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL ranks #1237 out of 1309 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's value of 5.90% is 70.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 1.57 to 5.98 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.53 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Thai Auto Tools and Die 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Gross Margin % among Vehicles & Parts companies is 19.84, based on 1,309 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 Auto Tools and Die PCL's current Gross Margin % of 5.90% is 70.3% 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 Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's current Gross Margin % is 5.90%, which is 67% above median its own 10-year median of 3.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL stock overvalued right now?
Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL (BKK:TATG) has a current Gross Margin % of 5.90%. The current Gross Margin % is 5.90%, which is 67% above median its 10-year median of 3.53 and 70.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL's overall GF Score™ is 13/100 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 Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL (BKK:TATG), the current Gross Margin % is 5.90% 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.
Thai Auto Tools and Die PCL is engaged in designing and manufacturing tools for the automotive industry (Tooling), including Stamping Dies, Checking Fixtures, and Assembly Jigs, and manufactures automotive press parts. The Group operates in Thailand.
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