Hyundai Motor CoHYMLF 83 Gross Margin % is 17.45% as of Mar. 2026, which is 6% below its 10-year median of 18.51. GuruFocus rates HYMLF with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of $56.28. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,313 Vehicles & Parts companies, Hyundai Motor Co ranks worse than 58.49% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Hyundai Motor Co's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
HYMLF'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 15.64 Med: 18.51 Max: 20.59
Current: 17.71
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Hyundai Motor Co was 20.59%. The lowest was 15.64%. And the median was 18.51%.
HYMLF's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.49% of 1313
companies
in the Vehicles & Parts industry
Industry Median: 19.84
vs HYMLF: 17.71
Hyundai Motor Co had a gross margin of 17.45% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Hyundai Motor Co was 1.40% per year.
Hyundai Motor Co (OTCPK:HYMLF) 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
Hyundai Motor Co had a gross margin of 17.45% 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.
Hyundai Motor Co Gross Margin % Related Terms
Hyundai Motor Co Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hyundai Motor Co'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.
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, Hyundai Motor Co'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.
Hyundai Motor Co Gross Margin % vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hyundai Motor Co's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hyundai Motor Co'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.
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a Gross Margin % of 17.45% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 18.51. Over the past decade, Hyundai Motor Co's Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.64 to 20.59. According to the industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #768 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58.5%.
Is Hyundai Motor Co's Gross Margin % too high?
Hyundai Motor Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.45% is near median its 10-year median of 18.51. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 15.64 to a high of 20.59. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Hyundai Motor Co's value of 17.45% is 12% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #768 out of 1313 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hyundai Motor Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hyundai Motor Co's Gross Margin % compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Hyundai Motor Co ranks #768 out of 1313 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Hyundai Motor Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.84. Hyundai Motor Co's value of 17.45% is 12% below this benchmark. Historically, Hyundai Motor Co's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 15.64 to 20.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.51 vs. the industry median of 19.84, Hyundai Motor Co 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 19.84, based on 1,313 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. Hyundai Motor Co's current Gross Margin % of 17.45% is 12% 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 Hyundai Motor Co and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.84 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hyundai Motor Co's current Gross Margin % is 17.45%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 18.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hyundai Motor Co stock overvalued right now?
Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) has a current Gross Margin % of 17.45%. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.28, compared to a current price of $89.00 — trading 58.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 17.45%, which is near median its 10-year median of 18.51 and 12% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 19.84. Hyundai Motor Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF), the current Gross Margin % is 17.45% 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 Hyundai Motor Co (HYMLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hyundai Motor Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $89.00 is trading 58.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.28.
Key valuation signals for HYMLF:
Gross Margin %: 17.45% (near median its 10-year median of 18.51)
GF Value™: $56.28 vs. price of $89.00 (58.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#768 of 1313)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HYMLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hyundai Motor Co is engaged in the manufacturing and distribution of motor vehicles and parts. The business of the group is operated through a vehicle, finance, and other segments. Its vehicle segment is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of motor vehicles. The finance segment operates vehicle financing, credit card processing, and other financing activities. The other segment includes the research and development, train manufacturing, and other activities. The company derives the majority of its revenue from the vehicle segment.
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