The Practical Solution PCLBKK:TPS -0.63%89 Gross Margin % is 28.97% as of Mar. 2026, which is 4% above its 10-year median of 27.75. GuruFocus rates BKK:TPS with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿3.15 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,677 Software companies, The Practical Solution PCL ranks worse than 66.31% on this metric.
The Practical Solution PCL (BKK:TPS) 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
The Practical Solution PCL had a gross margin of 28.97% 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.
The Practical Solution PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
The Practical Solution 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:TPS vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, The Practical Solution 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.
The Practical Solution PCL Gross Margin % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Practical Solution PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Practical Solution 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.
The Practical Solution PCL (BKK:TPS) has a Gross Margin % of 28.97% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on The Practical Solution PCL and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 27.75. Over the past decade, The Practical Solution PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.44 to 31.33. According to the industry distribution chart, The Practical Solution PCL ranks #1775 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is The Practical Solution PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
The Practical Solution PCL's current Gross Margin % of 28.97% is near median its 10-year median of 27.75. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 20.44 to a high of 31.33. The Software industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. The Practical Solution PCL's value of 28.97% is 28.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Practical Solution PCL ranks #1775 out of 2677 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Practical Solution PCL has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Practical Solution PCL's Gross Margin % compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Practical Solution PCL ranks #1775 out of 2677 companies for Gross Margin %. This places The Practical Solution PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 40.49. The Practical Solution PCL's value of 28.97% is 28.5% below this benchmark. Historically, The Practical Solution PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 20.44 to 31.33 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 27.75 vs. the industry median of 40.49, The Practical Solution 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 Software company?
The median Gross Margin % among Software companies is 40.49, based on 2,677 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. The Practical Solution PCL's current Gross Margin % of 28.97% is 28.5% 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 The Practical Solution PCL and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Gross Margin % is 40.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Practical Solution PCL's current Gross Margin % is 28.97%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 27.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Practical Solution PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Practical Solution PCL (BKK:TPS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿3.15, compared to a current price of ฿3.16 — trading 0.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 28.97%, which is near median its 10-year median of 27.75 and 28.5% below the Software industry median of 40.49. The Practical Solution PCL's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 7 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 The Practical Solution PCL (BKK:TPS), the current Gross Margin % is 28.97% 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 The Practical Solution PCL (BKK:TPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Practical Solution PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿3.16 is trading 0.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿3.15.
GuruFocus considers The Practical Solution PCL to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:TPS:
Gross Margin %: 28.97% (near median its 10-year median of 27.75)
GF Value™: ฿3.15 vs. price of ฿3.16 (0.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% below the Software median (#1775 of 2677)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:TPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Practical Solution PCL is engaged in the distribution and installation of computer network systems, fully integrated communication systems, wireless communication systems, network security systems, data center solutions and management systems, and network system management, including providing maintenance services related to such systems. The firm operates in the segments of Sales including installment, Maintenance services, Construction, and Others. The majority of revenue is from sales including installment segment. Geographically, it operates in Thailand only.
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