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Univentures PCLBKK:UV +1.94%78 Gross Margin % is 16.30% as of Mar. 2026, which is 12% below its 10-year median of 18.59. GuruFocus rates BKK:UV with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of ฿1.32 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 408 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Univentures PCL ranks worse than 76.72% on this metric.
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
Univentures PCL had a gross margin of 16.30% 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.
Univentures PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Univentures PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Univentures 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.
BKK:UV vs CEG, VST, NRG: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers subindustry, Univentures 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.
Univentures PCL Gross Margin % vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Univentures PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Univentures 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.
Univentures PCL (BKK:UV) has a Gross Margin % of 16.30% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Univentures PCL and its competitors. This is 12% below median its historical median of 18.59. Over the past decade, Univentures PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.35 to 29.51. According to the industry distribution chart, Univentures PCL ranks #313 out of 408 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 76.7%.
Is Univentures PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Univentures PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.30% is 12% below median its 10-year median of 18.59. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.35 to a high of 29.51. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Gross Margin % is 31.55. Univentures PCL's value of 16.30% is 48.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Univentures PCL ranks #313 out of 408 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Univentures PCL has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Univentures PCL's Gross Margin % compare to CEG and VST?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Univentures PCL ranks #313 out of 408 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Univentures PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 31.55. Univentures PCL's value of 16.30% is 48.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Univentures PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 12.35 to 29.51 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.59 vs. the industry median of 31.55, Univentures 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 an Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Gross Margin % among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 31.55, based on 408 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. Univentures PCL's current Gross Margin % of 16.30% is 48.3% 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 Univentures PCL and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Gross Margin % is 31.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Univentures PCL's current Gross Margin % is 16.30%, which is 12% below median its own 10-year median of 18.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Univentures PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Univentures PCL (BKK:UV) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ฿1.32, compared to a current price of ฿1.05 — trading 20.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 16.30%, which is 12% below median its 10-year median of 18.59 and 48.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 31.55. Univentures PCL's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 10 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 Univentures PCL (BKK:UV), the current Gross Margin % is 16.30% 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 Univentures PCL (BKK:UV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Univentures PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ฿1.05 is trading 20.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of ฿1.32.
GuruFocus considers Univentures PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BKK:UV:
Gross Margin %: 16.30% (12% below median its 10-year median of 18.59)
GF Value™: ฿1.32 vs. price of ฿1.05 (20.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.3% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#313 of 408)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKK:UV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Univentures PCL is an investor, and the Group's principal activities include property development and services related to the real estate business, rental and commercial building business, manufacture and sales of zinc oxide and chemicals, manufacture and sales of commercial refrigerators, generation and distribution of electricity, and consulting and construction management services. Its operating segments comprise property development for sale, property development for rent and service, industrial business, generation and distribution of electricity, which is the majority revenue-generating segment, and consulting and construction management services, including architectural, engineering, and other related services. The company operates in Thailand and Vietnam.
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