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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
Plascar Participacoes Industriais had a gross margin of 13.07% 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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Gross Margin % Related Terms
Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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.
BSP:PLAS3 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Plascar Participacoes Industriais's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plascar Participacoes Industriais'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.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) has a Gross Margin % of 13.07% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Plascar Participacoes Industriais and its competitors. This is 63% above median its historical median of 8.01. According to the industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #993 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Gross Margin % too high?
Plascar Participacoes Industriais' current Gross Margin % of 13.07% is 63% above median its 10-year median of 8.01. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' value of 13.07% is 34.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #993 out of 1308 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Plascar Participacoes Industriais has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Plascar Participacoes Industriais' Gross Margin % compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Plascar Participacoes Industriais ranks #993 out of 1308 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Plascar Participacoes Industriais in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.89. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' value of 13.07% is 34.3% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 8.01 vs. the industry median of 19.89, Plascar Participacoes Industriais 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 19.89, based on 1,308 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. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Gross Margin % of 13.07% is 34.3% 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plascar Participacoes Industriais's current Gross Margin % is 13.07%, which is 63% above median its own 10-year median of 8.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$6.62, compared to a current price of R$2.63 — trading 60.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.07%, which is 63% above median its 10-year median of 8.01 and 34.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.89. Plascar Participacoes Industriais' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 with 4 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3), the current Gross Margin % is 13.07% 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 Plascar Participacoes Industriais (BSP:PLAS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plascar Participacoes Industriais stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.63 is trading 60.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$6.62.
GuruFocus considers Plascar Participacoes Industriais to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:PLAS3:
Gross Margin %: 13.07% (63% above median its 10-year median of 8.01)
GF Value™: R$6.62 vs. price of R$2.63 (60.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#993 of 1308)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:PLAS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Plascar Participacoes Industriais Business Description
Plascar Participacoes Industriais SA is engaged in manufacturing and distributing auto parts. The company with its subsidiaries is involved in the manufacturing and sales of pieces and parts related to internal and external finishing of automotive vehicles. In addition, the company is also involved in the manufacturing of non-automotive products, such as supermarket trolleys, multipurpose boxes, ecological pallets, and furniture. The company product portfolio includes products like includes bumpers, instrument panels, air diffusers, cup holders, side doors, door pockets, and carpets.
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