Utility Business Alliance PCLBKK:UBA -0.92%61 Gross Margin % is 23.67% as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% above its 10-year median of 20.54. GuruFocus rates BKK:UBA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿0.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 235 Waste Management companies, Utility Business Alliance PCL ranks worse than 53.62% on this metric.
Utility Business Alliance PCL (BKK:UBA) 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
Utility Business Alliance PCL had a gross margin of 23.67% 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.
Utility Business Alliance PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Utility Business Alliance 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.
Utility Business Alliance PCL Gross Margin % Chart
BKK:UBA vs WM, RSG, WCN: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, Utility Business Alliance 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.
Utility Business Alliance PCL Gross Margin % vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, Utility Business Alliance PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Utility Business Alliance 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.
Utility Business Alliance PCL (BKK:UBA) has a Gross Margin % of 23.67% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Utility Business Alliance PCL and its competitors. This is 15% above median its historical median of 20.54. Over the past decade, Utility Business Alliance PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.24 to 25.89. According to the industry distribution chart, Utility Business Alliance PCL ranks #126 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 53.6%.
Is Utility Business Alliance PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Utility Business Alliance PCL's current Gross Margin % of 23.67% is 15% above median its 10-year median of 20.54. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 17.24 to a high of 25.89. The Waste Management industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Utility Business Alliance PCL's value of 23.67% is 13% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Utility Business Alliance PCL ranks #126 out of 235 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Utility Business Alliance PCL has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Utility Business Alliance PCL's Gross Margin % compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, Utility Business Alliance PCL ranks #126 out of 235 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Utility Business Alliance PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 27.20. Utility Business Alliance PCL's value of 23.67% is 13% below this benchmark. Historically, Utility Business Alliance PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 17.24 to 25.89 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 20.54 vs. the industry median of 27.20, Utility Business Alliance 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 Waste Management company?
The median Gross Margin % among Waste Management companies is 27.20, based on 235 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. Utility Business Alliance PCL's current Gross Margin % of 23.67% is 13% 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 Utility Business Alliance PCL and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Gross Margin % is 27.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Utility Business Alliance PCL's current Gross Margin % is 23.67%, which is 15% above median its own 10-year median of 20.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Utility Business Alliance PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utility Business Alliance PCL (BKK:UBA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿0.89, compared to a current price of ฿1.08 — trading 21.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 23.67%, which is 15% above median its 10-year median of 20.54 and 13% below the Waste Management industry median of 27.20. Utility Business Alliance PCL's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 5 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 Utility Business Alliance PCL (BKK:UBA), the current Gross Margin % is 23.67% 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 Utility Business Alliance PCL (BKK:UBA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Utility Business Alliance PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.08 is trading 21.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of ฿0.89.
GuruFocus considers Utility Business Alliance PCL to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UBA:
Gross Margin %: 23.67% (15% above median its 10-year median of 20.54)
GF Value™: ฿0.89 vs. price of ฿1.08 (21.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13% below the Waste Management median (#126 of 235)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UBA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Utility Business Alliance PCL Business Description
Utility Business Alliance PCL is engaged in the provision of technical engineering and other related services. It provides complete system operation and maintenance services, along with providing consulting services, design, construction, and installation of machinery and equipment. The group has one operating segments which are operates specifically service segment in Thailand.
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