PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL (FRA:7F8) 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
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL had a gross margin of 5.90% 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.
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL Gross Margin % Related Terms
PTT Oil and Retail Business 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.
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL Gross Margin % Chart
FRA:7F8 vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, PTT Oil and Retail Business 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.
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL Gross Margin % vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PTT Oil and Retail Business 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.
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL (FRA:7F8) has a Gross Margin % of 5.90% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL and its competitors. This is 10% above median its historical median of 5.36. Over the past decade, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.56 to 7.72. According to the industry distribution chart, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL ranks #752 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 86.2%.
Is PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's Gross Margin % too high?
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's current Gross Margin % of 5.90% is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.56 to a high of 7.72. The Oil & Gas industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's value of 5.90% is 77% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL ranks #752 out of 872 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's Gross Margin % compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL ranks #752 out of 872 companies for Gross Margin %. This places PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 25.62. PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's value of 5.90% is 77% below this benchmark. Historically, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 4.56 to 7.72 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.36 vs. the industry median of 25.62, PTT Oil and Retail Business 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Gross Margin % among Oil & Gas companies is 25.62, based on 872 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. PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's current Gross Margin % of 5.90% is 77% 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 PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Gross Margin % is 25.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's current Gross Margin % is 5.90%, which is 10% above median its own 10-year median of 5.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL (FRA:7F8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.33, compared to a current price of €0.29 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 5.90%, which is 10% above median its 10-year median of 5.36 and 77% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 25.62. PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL (FRA:7F8), the current Gross Margin % is 5.90% 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 PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL (FRA:7F8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.29 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.33.
GuruFocus considers PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7F8:
Gross Margin %: 5.90% (10% above median its 10-year median of 5.36)
GF Value™: €0.33 vs. price of €0.29 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 77% below the Oil & Gas median (#752 of 872)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7F8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL Business Description
PTT Oil and Retail Business PCL operates in the oil and gas refining and marketing sector. The company is engaged in the distribution of petroleum products and retailing of non-oil products and services in both domestic and international markets. Its segments include Mobility Business, Lifestyle Business, and Global Business. The firm generates the majority of its revenue from the Mobility segment.
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