Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret ASIST:ALKA -0.95%61 Gross Margin % is 13.35% as of Dec. 2024, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 18.93. GuruFocus rates IST:ALKA with a GF Score™ of 61/100 and a GF Value™ of ₺7.56 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks worse than 66.31% on this metric.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) 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
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS had a gross margin of 13.35% for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2024 => 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Related Terms
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS 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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Chart
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS'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.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) has a Gross Margin % of 13.35% as of Dec. 2024. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 18.93. Over the past decade, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.35 to 28.47. According to the industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #185 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 66.3%.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % too high?
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 13.35% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 18.93. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 13.35 to a high of 28.47. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 13.35% is 29.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #185 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's Gross Margin % compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS ranks #185 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's value of 13.35% is 29.9% below this benchmark. Historically, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 13.35 to 28.47 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 18.93 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS 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 Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 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. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % of 13.35% is 29.9% 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's current Gross Margin % is 13.35%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 18.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₺7.56, compared to a current price of ₺9.41 — trading 24.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 13.35%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 18.93 and 29.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA), the current Gross Margin % is 13.35% as of Dec. 2024. 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 Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS (IST:ALKA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₺9.41 is trading 24.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₺7.56.
GuruFocus considers Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IST:ALKA:
Gross Margin %: 13.35% (29% below median its 10-year median of 18.93)
GF Value™: ₺7.56 vs. price of ₺9.41 (24.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% below the Forest Products median (#185 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IST:ALKA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alkim Kagitnayi ve Ticaret AS Business Description
Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS is a Turkey-based company engaged in the manufacture of paper and paper products. The company's main products are wood-free offset papers, coated papers, office papers and special papers. Alkim Kagit Sanayi ve Ticaret AS sells most of its products in the turkey market. It exports to over 25 countries, especially in Europe. In addition, the Balkan countries, Russia and Africa are part of the company's customer portfolio. Its wood-free offset, coated and office papers are produced in Alkim Paper Production Plants. The firm operates a cogeneration plant that meets its energy requirements.
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