Central Pattana PCLCPPBY 90 Gross Margin % is 60.68% as of Mar. 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 50.15. GuruFocus rates CPPBY with a GF Score™ of 90/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.14. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,644 Real Estate companies, Central Pattana PCL ranks better than 71.23% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Central Pattana PCL's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
CPPBY'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 40.48 Med: 50.15 Max: 58.37
Current: 58.37
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Central Pattana PCL was 58.37%. The lowest was 40.48%. And the median was 50.15%.
CPPBY's Gross Margin % is ranked better than 71.23% of 1644
companies
in the Real Estate industry
Industry Median: 36.96
vs CPPBY: 58.37
Central Pattana PCL had a gross margin of 60.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Central Pattana PCL was 6.30% per year.
Central Pattana PCL (OTCPK:CPPBY) 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
Central Pattana PCL had a gross margin of 60.68% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Durable 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.
Central Pattana PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
Central Pattana PCL Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central Pattana 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.
Central Pattana PCL Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Central Pattana 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.
Central Pattana PCL Gross Margin % vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Central Pattana PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central Pattana 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.
Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY) has a Gross Margin % of 60.68% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Central Pattana PCL and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 50.15. Over the past decade, Central Pattana PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.48 to 58.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Pattana PCL ranks #473 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 28.8%.
Is Central Pattana PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
Central Pattana PCL's current Gross Margin % of 60.68% is 21% above median its 10-year median of 50.15. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 40.48 to a high of 58.37. The Real Estate industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Central Pattana PCL's value of 60.68% is 64.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Pattana PCL ranks #473 out of 1644 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Pattana PCL has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Pattana PCL's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Central Pattana PCL ranks #473 out of 1644 companies for Gross Margin %. This puts Central Pattana PCL in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 36.96. Central Pattana PCL's value of 60.68% is 64.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Central Pattana PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 40.48 to 58.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 50.15 vs. the industry median of 36.96, Central Pattana PCL has consistently been above 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 Real Estate company?
The median Gross Margin % among Real Estate companies is 36.96, based on 1,644 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. Central Pattana PCL's current Gross Margin % of 60.68% is 64.2% above 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 Central Pattana PCL and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Gross Margin % is 36.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Pattana PCL's current Gross Margin % is 60.68%, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 50.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Pattana PCL stock overvalued right now?
Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY) has a current Gross Margin % of 60.68%. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.14, compared to a current price of $23.40 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 60.68%, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 50.15 and 64.2% above the Real Estate industry median of 36.96. Central Pattana PCL's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 6 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 Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY), the current Gross Margin % is 60.68% 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 Central Pattana PCL (CPPBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Central Pattana PCL stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $23.40 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $23.14.
Key valuation signals for CPPBY:
Gross Margin %: 60.68% (21% above median its 10-year median of 50.15)
GF Value™: $23.14 vs. price of $23.40 (1.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 64.2% above the Real Estate median (#473 of 1644)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CPPBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Central Pattana PCL is engaged in the development and management of properties, including the construction of office buildings and shopping centers for rent, the provision of utility services within shopping centers, the sale of food and beverages, and the delivery of property management consulting and corporate services. Its segments are the development of shopping center buildings, office buildings, and condominiums for rent, including food center services, utility services, and the operation of playlands and water theme parks, which generate the majority of the company's revenue; the hotel business; and the real estate business, which involves the sale of land, houses, and condominium units. The Group is mainly managed and operates principally in Thailand.
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